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1986 Map of Upper Tepee Basin

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Upper Tepee Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

High-elevation drainages and prominent peaks define this landscape within the Gallatin National Forest during the mid-1980s. The map illustrates a complex network of protected lands, where the Lee Metcalf Wilderness meets the Cabin Creek Wildlife Management Area and the Skyline Wildlife Management Area. These boundaries highlight the region's focus on habitat preservation and backcountry recreation, centered around the headwaters of numerous mountain streams.

Water moves from the slopes of Monument Mountain and Snowslide Mountain into the deeply incised valleys of Bacon Rind Creek and Tepee Basin Creek. The presence of the Pack Trail winding through the terrain suggests the importance of traditional wilderness access. Notable geographic landmarks like Ernest Miller Ridge and Cabin Creek Ridge provide significant orientation points for anyone studying the natural history or topographic evolution of this Montana wilderness.