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2011 Map of Virginia Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Virginia Peak and the high points of Davey Butte and Billie Butte dominate this mountain landscape in Park County. The drainages here are complex, with the Shields River and its tributary, the South Fork Shields River, serving as the primary hydrologic features. The map illustrates a network of backcountry access points, notably Shields River Rd and Bennett Creek Rd, which follow the natural contours of the river valleys.

Higher elevations are marked by landmarks like Target Rock and the secluded Forest Lake, which feeds into the Middle Fork Cottonwood Creek. The distribution of water sources, from Sunlight Creek to Lodgepole Creek, suggests a terrain shaped by snowmelt and seasonal runoff. This survey captures the geography of the Gallatin National Forest area as it existed in the early 21st century, detailing the unnamed forest service routes and the names of smaller drainages like Loco Creek and Serrett Creek.