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1987 Map of Wheeler Mountain

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Wheeler Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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Gallatin National Forest dominates the southern half of this landscape, where the terrain rises sharply into the high ridges of Wheeler Mountain. The transition from the alluvial floor to the timbered highlands is marked by a complex network of water management features, including the Gallatin Canal, Association Ditch, and Mystic Lake Ditch, reflecting the critical importance of irrigation to the local valley economy.

Evidence of historical activity and infrastructure is scattered throughout the area, from the Anderson Sch and the Radio Towers (KBOZ) near the flats to a remote Mine Shaft located near Moser Creek in the forest. Outdoor recreation and land use are centered around Langohr Springs Campground and the open expanse of Tom Lay Prairie, while various drainage systems like Hyalite Creek and Bozeman Creek carve deep canyons such as Hodgman Canyon into the mountain front.