2024 Map of Brays Canyon

About this map

The Big Hole Divide forms the backbone of this high-elevation landscape within the Beaverhead National Forest. This modern record of southwestern Montana illustrates a complex drainage network where the headwaters of numerous creeks diverge from the ridgeline. The northern sections are defined by the forks of Swamp Creek and North Fork Hayes Creek, while the southern reaches are dominated by the intricate branching of the Buffalo Creek system, including the Straight Fork Buffalo Creek and Middle Fork Buffalo Creek. Access to this remote forest interior is primarily traced through Buffalo Creek Rd, which skirts the lower elevations. The map provides a precise look at the hydrology of Brays Canyon, capturing the seasonal and permanent water sources like Reservoir Creek and Watson Creek that sustain this part of the Beaverhead range.