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2017 Map of Sugarloaf Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Continental Divide carves through this high-altitude landscape in the northern Rockies, marking a primary watershed boundary that separates the drainages of the Deerlodge National Forest and the Helena National Forest. At the center of this mountain terrain lies Leadville, a small settlement situated near where the divide crosses through the heart of the quadrangle. The topography is defined by a series of prominent peaks, including Sugarloaf Mountain to the north and Saratoga Mountain in the southwest, creating a complex network of steep drainages.

Industrial and natural history is visible in features like Schurchs Tunnel and the presence of Cold Spring. The map documents a rugged transportation network, with Spring Emery Road and Boulder Road navigating the narrow valleys carved by the Boulder River and its numerous tributaries. These watercourses, such as Little Cottonwood Creek and Peterson Creek, illustrate the intricate drainage patterns that define this section of the Montana wilderness.