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2014 Map of Swede Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Helena National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, where the headwaters of the Blackfoot River gather from numerous drainages. The terrain is defined by steep elevation changes, rising toward Crater Mtn in the east and dropping into deep ravines like Swede Gulch and Rochester Gulch. The hydrology of the area is particularly complex, featuring the Grosfield Ditch and the convergence of Landers Fork with other mountain streams.

Modern access is facilitated by MT-200 and Stemple Pass Rd, which navigate the contours of the timbered slopes. Evidence of land use and small-scale habitation appears along these routes, with local landmarks like Abe Lincoln Rd and Patterson Loop suggesting historical settlement patterns within the forest's boundaries. The map provides a detailed view of the drainage network, from Seven-up Pete Cr to the various branches of Humbug Cr, illustrating the rugged water system of Lewis and Clark County.