2017 Map of Willow Mountain

About this map

Bitterroot National Forest dominates this section of the Sapphire Mountains, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of high-altitude drainages and prominent peaks. The landscape centers on the massifs of Willow Mountain and Skalkaho Mtn, with local landmarks like Dominic Buttes and Schoolhouse Butte providing distinct vertical relief. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves names associated with early land use and topography, such as Charleys Gulch and Balsam Spring. A web of watercourses, including Birch Creek, Gold Creek, and Flat Rock Creek, carves through the forest, feeding into small alpine basins like Gleason Lake and Fool Hen Lake. Access into these higher elevations is charted via the Sapphire Ranch Trail and Willow Creek Road, reflecting the area's continued use for resource management and recreation within the Bitterroot National Forest boundaries.