2020 Map of Swede Gulch

About this map

The Blackfoot River and its major tributary, the Landers Fork, define the drainage patterns of this high-altitude landscape in Helena National Forest. Irrigation efforts in the northern valley are evidenced by the Grosfield Ditch, while the steep southern terrain is carved by a series of drainages including Ethel Gulch, Rochester Gulch, and Davis Gulch. These features, along with Crater Mtn, reflect the topography of the Continental Divide region. The network of forest roads such as Stemple Pass Rd and Humbug Contour Rd provides insight into the accessibility of this timber and mining country. Small-scale development appears along Patterson Loop and Snow Fleury Ln, showing the modern human footprint within the larger wilderness context.