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2014 Map of Upper Holter Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Upper Holter Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Missouri River cuts a winding path through this portion of the Helena National Forest, creating a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and significant water bodies. The river's course is punctuated by Upper Holter Lake and the northern reach of Hauser Lake, where the Black Sandy Beach provides a distinct landmark along the shoreline. This area is characterized by steep drainage systems and prominent peaks, including Sacajawea Mtn and Stony Point, which overlook a series of deep canyons such as Meriwether Canyon and Coulter Canyon.

Evidence of historical habitation and geography is found in the naming of Old Weiss and French Place and several named bars and gulches. The topography transitions from the open Hilger Valley in the west to the dense relief of the Big Belt Mountains, where landforms like American Bar and Grant Gulch suggest a history of early river-based activity. Roads like Hilger Rd and American Bar Rd provide the primary access through this complex terrain.