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2011 Map of Beaverhead Rock

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Beaverhead Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Beaverhead Rock rises above the confluence of significant waterways in this section of Montana, where the Big Hole River and Beaverhead River dominate the valley floor. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage, including the West Baker Slough, California Slough, and numerous man-made channels like the Jones Ditch and Mule Shoe Ditch. These features illustrate the area's long-standing reliance on water management for ranching and agriculture.

Traces of local settlement appear at Biltmore and Point of Rocks, the latter situated near the Point of Rocks Cemetery. Hydrothermal activity is noted at Biltmore Hot Springs, while names like Mailey Ditch and Novich Ln reflect the presence of established families in the region. The map also records early infrastructure such as the Pennington Bridge and the East Bench Canal Rd, providing a detailed look at rural movement and land use.