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2011 Map of Trap Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Trap Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Trap Mountain and the surrounding Lewis and Clark County wilderness are defined by a network of drainage basins and high-altitude passes in this 2011 survey. The landscape is characterized by a series of prominent peaks and ridgelines, including Sentinel Mountain, Woodtick Mountain, and Ayres Peak, which serve as the headwaters for numerous high-country streams. The convergence of Basin Creek and Danaher Creek occurs near a low-lying area simply identified as The Basin, a notable geographical feature in an otherwise high-relief environment.

Transport through this remote terrain follows natural corridors such as Camp Creek Pass, while geological formations like Hoadley Reef and Twin Peaks provide significant landmarks for navigation. The drainage patterns of Stadler Creek and Ayres Creek illustrate the complex watershed system of the Montana Rockies, where every creek name represents a key point of reference for modern outdoorsmen and environmental researchers alike.