Loading map...

2017 Map of Whitetail Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Whitetail Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Whitetail Peak rises as the central landmark of this high-elevation landscape within the Deerlodge National Forest. The topography is defined by a series of alpine meadows and clearings known locally as parks, including Little Boulder Park, Upper Whitetail Park, Halfway Park, and Lost Park. These openings in the forest cover suggest a history of seasonal grazing or natural fire cycles typical of the Montana backcountry.

Water management and drainage are central to the geography here, anchored by the Whitetail Reservoir in the east. Numerous small waterways, such as Little Boulder River, Nez Perce Cr, and Little Whitetail Cr, carve through the terrain, while Bakers Meadows provides a distinct break in the timber. This survey captures the area's natural state, focusing on the intricate network of creeks like International Cr and Grouse Cr that feed the larger regional watersheds.