2017 Map of Swede Gulch

About this map

Lincoln serves as the primary settlement hub in this mountain landscape, where the Blackfoot River flows through the upper reaches of the Helena National Forest. The map documents a complex network of mountain roads and gulches that speak to the area's history of ranching and timber. Notable water management is evident through the Grosfield Ditch near Landers Fork, while local geography is defined by numerous family-named and topographic landmarks such as Swede Gulch, Rochester Gulch, and Davis Gulch. High-altitude routes like Stemple Pass Rd and Humbug Contour Rd traverse the steep slopes leading toward Crater Mtn. This record illustrates the intersection of public forest lands and private interests, including the Gehring Ranch Rd, within the drainage basins of Seven-up Pete Cr and the S Fork Humbug Cr.