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2014 Map of Virginia Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Virginia Peak stands as a prominent topographical anchor in this high-altitude landscape of central Montana, where the boundaries of the Lewis & Clark National Forest and Gallatin National Forest converge. The terrain is defined by a series of significant peaks and ridges, including Davey Butte, Billie Butte, and the expansive Bald Ridge, situated within the northern reaches of the Crazy Mountains. A complex network of drainage basins feeds the headwaters of several major watercourses, most notably the Shields River, which is joined by tributaries such as Bennett Cr, Mill Cr, and the S Fork Shields River.

The presence of isolated water sources like Forrest Creek Spr and Lower Eagle Spr indicates the vital importance of natural springs for local wildlife and forest management. Higher elevations are marked by landmarks like Target Rock and the alpine Forest Lake. These features, along with the administrative boundary separating Meagher and Park counties, reveal a landscape primarily managed for conservation and natural resource protection, with access provided by primitive forest roads like Virginia Creek Rd and Shields River Rd.