2017 Map of Beaverhead Rock SE

About this map

The Ruby Range dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, where the high terrain gives way to a network of drainage systems feeding the local basins. This 2017 survey details a remote area of Madison County primarily defined by its hydrography, with McHessor Cr and its tributaries, such as Trout Cr, carving distinct paths through the hills. The transition from high peaks to the valley floor is marked by features like Spring Canyon and the prominent Big Dry Gulch in the north. Human presence is sparse, confined largely to the winding path of McHessor Creek Rd and the Mc Hessor-Big Dry Gulch Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. The mapping of Garden Cr and Spring Cr in the south provides a clear view of the water sources that have historically dictated land use and movement in this part of Montana.