2011 Map of Baggs Creek

About this map

Hidden Hand Mine and the Emery Mine occupy the southern reaches of this landscape, marking a legacy of mineral extraction in the high country of Powell County. The drainage network is dominated by the intricate branches of Spotted Dog Creek, including its North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork tributaries. These waterways, along with others like Baggs Creek and Fred Burr Creek, illustrate a complex watershed typical of the Montana Rockies. A system of forest roads, including Usfs 314 and FR 705, provides the primary access through the rugged terrain, following the natural contours of the ridges and valleys between Jake Creek and Freezeout Creek. The map documents a landscape defined by its resources and the infrastructure required to reach them, from remote mine sites to the seasonal streams of the North Fork Cottonwood Creek.