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2020 Map of Wildcat Draw

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Wildcat Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Derby Mountain and the high ridges of the Gallatin National Forest dominate this landscape on the border of Sweet Grass and Stillwater counties. The area is defined by a complex drainage system where Bridger Cr and its tributaries, such as Blind Bridger Cr and W Bridger Cr, carve through deep gulches like Jims Gulch and Sawmill Gulch. This 2020 survey illustrates a region where water sources are vital, documented by numerous named springs including September Morn Spring, Wildcat Spring Number One, and Tepee Spring.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the Custer National Forest, where the terrain is marked by expansive draws such as Beartrap Draw and Wildcat Draw. The lack of established townsites is replaced by a network of forest roads, including Bridger Creek Rd and Spring Creek Rd, which provide access to these remote highlands. Named landmarks like Derby Ridge and Mendenhall Draw offer specific points of reference for those studying the land use and topography of this part of the Absaroka-Beartooth periphery.