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1962 Map of Snedaker Basin

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Snedaker Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Helena National Forest dominates this mountain landscape at the intersection of Meagher, Broadwater, and Lewis and Clark counties. The terrain is defined by a series of high basins and drainage systems, including Jim Ball Basin and Snedaker Basin, separated by the prominent Snedaker Divide. Human presence is sparse, marked by isolated structures such as the Sunshine Ranch near the center of the sheet and a lone Cabin situated along a trail north of the divide.

The map reveals a network of primitive transportation routes, specifically designated as Pack Trail and Jeep Trail, which follow the contours of the gulches and ridges. These trails provide access to the deep interior of the forest, crossing through Vigilante Gulch and Avalanche Gulch. The complex hydrology of the area is evident in the numerous tributaries like Trout Creek and French Creek, which have carved out the distinctive Hanging Valley.