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2014 Map of Sunshine Point

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sunshine Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Gallatin Rd follows the course of the Gallatin River through the heart of this mountain landscape, providing a vital transit corridor through the Gallatin National Forest. The map documents a rugged topography defined by sharp elevation changes, from the prominent Sunshine Point and Pulpit Rock to the deep drainage of Buffalo Horn Cr. Along the river, several crossing points like the Almart Bridge and Sam Wilson Bridge connect the primary road to more remote areas, including the path of the Walton Mine Rd.

Boundaries between the national forest and Yellowstone National Park are clearly delineated near Crown Butte, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle are marked by expansive meadows and water sources like Snowflake Springs. The concentration of named natural features such as The Blowout and Monument Meadow suggests a landscape heavily shaped by geological forces and seasonal hydrology, essential for understanding the environmental context of this Montana region.