2020 Map of Telegraph Mountain

About this map

Saint Peters Mission Cem sits at the center of this Cascade County landscape, a marker of early settlement history in the region. The terrain is defined by a series of distinct volcanic-looking formations, including Lionhead Butte, Haystack Butte, and Saddleback Butte, which rise sharply from the surrounding drainage basins. These heights dictate the course of local waterways like Mission Cr and Saint Johns Cr, creating a network of valleys used for early transit routes. To the south, the elevation climbs toward Telegraph Mountain and China Mtn, overlooking Sullivan Valley. The mapping of private and forest service roads like Mission RD and Birdtail Creek Rd shows the modern infrastructure following the natural passes and gaps, such as the Birdtail Divide, that have historically channeled movement through this part of Montana.