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2014 Map of Ashbough Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Blacktail Deer Cr winds through a landscape of high ridges and deeply incised canyons in this Beaverhead County region. The topography is dominated by the Blacktail Mountains to the southwest, where the terrain rises toward Irishmans Hole. This area represents a classic Montana mountain-and-basin transition, where early transportation routes like Blacktail Rd and Flynn Ln follow the natural contours of the drainages.

Genealogists may find particular interest in the Poindexter Cem located near the confluence of Sheep Cr, a site that points to the early ranching families who settled along the creek bottoms. The map detail highlights the intricate drainage network of Ashbough Canyon and Coyote Canyon, revealing a rugged land utilized for its water resources, such as Blacktail Spring, which supported the livestock industry in these high valleys.