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2024 Map of Beech Creek

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Beech Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Blacktail Mountains dominate this high-elevation portion of Beaverhead County, defined by a complex drainage system that feeds the surrounding Montana valleys. Waterways such as Long Creek, Divide Creek, and Pistol Creek carve through the mountain slopes, illustrating the natural water distribution that has shaped land use in this region. This landscape is a patchwork of public and private interests, evidenced by the grid of townships including t10s r8w and t11s r8w, which organize the territory for ranching and resource management.

Transportation through this high-country terrain is limited to a few established routes such as Sage Creek Rd and 1898 Rd. These roads provide the primary access to the numerous canyons and gulches, including Riley Canyon and Bear Gulch, where seasonal water sources like Sage Creek and Bull Creek are found. The map captures the area as it exists today, serving as a record of the enduring geography of the Montana interior.