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2017 Map of Steamboat Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Steamboat Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lewis & Clark National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where the Dearborn River cuts through the southern reaches. The topography is defined by dramatic peaks and basins, most notably the namesake Steamboat Mountain and the towering Lone Chief Mtn. These summits overlook complex drainage systems including the Cataract Basin, which feeds the Cataract Falls.

Evidence of historical land use and resource extraction is suggested by labels such as Lead Gulch and Cyanide Cr, pointing to the region's mining heritage. Remote meadows like Beaver Meadows and features like Sheep Mtn provide context for the wilderness character of Lewis and Clark County. This survey traces the essential watercourses and forest roads, such as Elk Creek Rd, that provide access to this undeveloped mountain terrain.