2017 Map of Virginia Peak

About this map

Virginia Peak and the high summits of the Crazy Mountains dominate this high-country landscape along the border of Meagher and Park Counties. This terrain serves as a significant hydraulic divide, where the headwaters of the Shields River and its various tributaries, such as Serrett Creek and Bennett Creek, flow southward. The boundary between the Gallatin National Forest and the Lewis & Clark National Forest runs through this area, highlighting a transition in federal land management. Evidence of backcountry navigation and resource access is seen in the network of forest roads and trails, including Shields River Road and Lodgepole Tie. Small, distinctive landmarks like Target Rock and Davey Butte provided essential orientation points for early travelers through these mountain passes. The presence of Forest Lake and localized water sources like Lower Eagle Spring indicates the critical role of high-altitude hydrology in this montane environment.