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2024 Map of Stemple Pass

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Stemple Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Stemple Pass serves as a critical high-altitude waypoint within the Lewis and Clark Range, marking the transition between the watershed of Virginia Creek and the northwestern flow of the Blackfoot River. Located within the Helena National Forest, this mountainous terrain is defined by its network of high ridges and drainage basins. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trl snakes along the crest of the range, intersecting with secondary routes like the Rooster Bill Trl.

A legacy of resource management and early development is evident in features like the Pilgram Ditch along Gould Creek and a dense network of forest roads including Stemple Pass Rd and Flesher Pass Rd. These routes follow the natural contours of the land, cutting through numerous drainages such as Specimen Creek and Horsefly Creek, providing a detailed look at the modern accessibility of this segment of the Continental Divide.