2020 Map of Brays Canyon

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest land dominates this high-country landscape, where the Big Hole Divide separates the complex drainage systems of the Montana backcountry. The topographic data reveals a sophisticated network of watercourses, including the numerous branches of Buffalo Creek such as the Straight Fork Buffalo Cr and Middle Fork Buffalo Cr. These drainages converge as they move toward the open expanse of Grasshopper Valley to the east. Transportation through this remote terrain is limited to essential corridors like Buffalo Creek Rd and Reservoir Creek Rd, which follow the natural contours of the canyons. The map illustrates the transition from the steep, rugged slopes of Brays Canyon to the broader valley floors, providing a clear record of the watershed and land management boundaries within Beaverhead County.