2024 Map of Beehive

About this map

Beehive and Dean anchor this Stillwater County landscape where the Stillwater River cuts through a canyon-defined terrain at the northern edge of the Beartooth Mountains. The map reveals a complex system of drainage and water management, including the Lewis Hudson-Fowler Ditch in the Dean Basin and the high-elevation waters of Island Lake and Heart Lake. Within the Custer National Forest, the topography rises sharply toward prominent landmarks like Beehive Rock and Fishtail Butte. The transition from river valley to mountain front is marked by a network of forest development roads and trails, such as Benbow Rd and Trinity Trl, which provide access to this remote corner of Montana. This modern survey is a primary reference for understanding the enduring settlement patterns and water rights of the Fishtail Creek drainage.