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1988 Map of Windy Hill

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Windy Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest defines the high-country character of this 1980s topographic study, where the Gravelly Range gives way to a complex network of drainages and peaks. The map detail highlights the hydrological importance of the region, featuring the headwaters of the Elk River and the meandering course of the Madison River along the southern boundary. Distinctive geological formations like Crater Ridge and Lobo Mesa rise above the timberline, while high-altitude water bodies such as Blue Lake and Fault Lake mark the glaciated terrain.

Early resource management and recreational access are evident in the density of pack trails crisscrossing the landscape, connecting landmarks like Monument Hill and Divide Mountain. The survey also documents the administrative boundary between Madison and Beaverhead counties, which follows the high ridges. This map captures a pristine era of Montana's backcountry before modern developments altered many of these traditional trails and drainage patterns.