2011 Map of Ashbough Canyon

About this map

Blacktail Deer Creek meanders through this landscape, defining the layout of ranching and mining operations in this corner of Beaverhead County. The map shows a clear pattern of high-altitude resource extraction, with sites like the Ground Hog Mine, Smith Dillon Mine, and Nevada Mine dotting the drainages and canyon walls. These industrial sites are interspersed with established family holdings, including the Rock Island Ranch and Conover Ranch, illustrating the dual reliance on mineral wealth and livestock that shaped the region's economy. High-country landmarks such as Irishmans Hole and Ashbough Canyon provide topographic context for the winding Brown Rd and Blacktail Rd, while the Poindexter Cemetery offers a poignant anchor for genealogical researchers tracing the early families who settled along Sheep Creek.