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2020 Map of Broomtail Ridge

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Broomtail Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Gravelly Range dominates this portion of the Beaverhead National Forest, where high-elevation basins and seasonal drainages define the landscape. This 2020 survey documents a complex network of forest access routes, including Gravelly Range Rd and Natl Forest Develop Road 324 Rd, which navigate the steep transition from the ridge tops to the valley floors. Settlement is concentrated in small clearings such as Clover Meadows, surrounded by the namesake Broomtail Ridge.

Hydrographic features include the headwaters of several major drainages, notably Ruby Cr and its southern fork, alongside more ephemeral markers like Dry Fork and Road Spring. Named landmarks such as Johnny Gulch, Morgan Gulch, and the deep incision of Beartrap Canyon reflect a history of geographic naming based on early ranching or prospecting activity. Small alpine features like Cherry Lakes and Ruby Parks offer specific points of interest for those tracking family land use or historical grazing patterns in this part of Madison County.