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2014 Map of Wilson Park

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Deerlodge National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, where the high ridges of the Boulder Mountains reach peaks like Fletcher Mtn and Bull Mtn. The terrain is defined by a series of high-altitude "parks"—natural clearings or meadows—including Little Whitetail Park, Seldom Seen Park, and Swampy Park. These openings in the timber were critical landmarks for early travel and grazing in the Jefferson County high country.

Water management is evident through the presence of the Moulton Reservoir and Keogh Reservoir, which capture runoff for use in the valleys below. The drainage network is complex, with Whitetail Deer Cr and Dearborn Cr carving deep routes through Dearborn Canyon and Potter Canyon. For researchers, the map provides a look at the early 21st-century trail and road network, including the Private Logging RD and Tatanka TRL, which trace the same rugged paths used by generations of foresters and hunters.