2011 Map of Wheeler Mountain

About this map

Wheeler Mountain dominates the southern landscape of this quadrangle, rising above a complex network of canyons and drainage systems. The area is defined by the significant hydrological engineering required for local agriculture and settlement, evidenced by the Middle Creek Association Ditch, Armstrong Ditch, and Mystic Lake Ditch which divert water across the terrain. To the east, the Sunshine Mine reflects the region's mineral history, while the Langohr Springs Campground near Langohr Springs indicates the recreational transition of the Gallatin National Forest lands. The northern portion of the map shows increasing residential development with numerous named roads and the Sourdough Rural Fire Dist Sta 2, contrasting with the steep, unpopulated reaches of Hyalite Canyon and Hodgman Canyon. This 2011 survey documents a landscape where traditional water rights and historic mining sites meet modern rural-residential expansion.