2024 Map of B K Ranch

About this map

The Helena National Forest encompasses much of this high-elevation landscape, where the headwaters of numerous drainages converge. The topography is defined by the prominent Elk Ridge and the distinctively named Mil-mil-teh Hill on the border of Meagher County. Water is the primary sculptor of this terrain, with the north-flowing Hound Creek and East Fork Hound Creek joined by Elk Creek and Crooked Creek as they carve through the timbered slopes. The map also delineates the high basins where French Creek, Butte Creek, and the North Fork Rock Creek originate. This 2024 survey reflects a modern view of the land, though the lack of developed infrastructure beyond the isolated pvt1 road highlights the enduring character of this remote mountain region. The intersection of county lines between Meagher, Cascade, and Lewis and Clark underscores the jurisdictional complexity of these high divides.