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2014 Map of Wheeler Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Tom Lay Prairie and the prominent Wheeler Mtn anchor this portion of the Gallatin National Forest, where the transition from agriculture to mountainous timberland is clearly defined. The northern reaches of the map show a developed network of irrigation and water management, including the W Gallatin Canal, Middle Cr Ditch, and Armstrong Ditch, which supported the valley's ranching and farming operations. The terrain quickly rises into the steep drainages of Hyalite Canyon and Hodgman Canyon.

Evidence of local aviation and recreation is present with the inclusion of Haggerty Airport and numerous springs and creeks such as Langohr Springs and Bozeman Cr. The map details the intricate forest road system, featuring routes like Hyalite Canyon Rd and Cottonwood Canyon Rd, which provided access to the high country. This document captures the intersection of early 21st-century rural residential expansion and the enduring wilderness of the Gallatin range.