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1988 Map of The Sentinel

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of The Sentinel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Gallatin National Forest dominates this high-elevation terrain along the boundary of Gallatin and Park Counties. The landscape is defined by the steep drainages of Swan Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and the headwaters of Big Bear Creek. A network of pack trails provides the only established access through the dense contour lines, reflecting the primitive management of this wilderness area in the late 1980s.

Strategic landmarks like The Sentinel and The Bear anchor the topography, while the Windy Pass Forest Service Station at Windy Pass highlights the historic administrative presence in these mountains. Small alpine water bodies including Crater Lake and Cliff Lake are tucked into the high ridges, serving as natural landmarks for backcountry travelers and forest rangers alike. The intricate system of tributaries, such as Mist Creek and Smokey Creek, illustrates the complex watershed that feeds the region's larger river systems.