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2000 Map of Virginia Peak

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Virginia Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2005
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2005

About this map

Virginia Peak dominates the northern reaches of this map, marking a high point in a landscape defined by the overlapping boundaries of the Lewis and Clark National Forest and the Gallatin National Forest. The topography is etched by an intricate network of drainage systems, including the Shields River and its various tributaries such as Bennett Creek and South Fork Shields River. These watercourses flow through a region where Meagher and Park counties meet, providing essential water for the surrounding forest ecosystems.

Evidence of forest management and access is visible through the alignment of Forest Road 8926 and various 4wd tracks that penetrate the timbered slopes. Notable landmarks like Davey Butte, Billie Butte, and Target Rock serve as distinct navigational markers for those moving between the drainage of Bitter Creek and the headwaters of Cottonwood Creek. The presence of Forest Lake and the Ranger District Boundary illustrates the ongoing administrative and natural resource focus of the area at the turn of the 21st century.