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1997 Map of Broomtail Ridge

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Broomtail Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest land dominates this high-altitude landscape in Madison County, where the massive spine of the Gravelly Range dictates the flow of water and travel. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, with the Broomtail Ridge providing a natural divider between north-flowing drainages like Morgan Gulch and the southern waters of Warm Springs Creek.

Evidence of human activity in this wilderness environment is centered on resource management and recreation. The Clover Meadows Campground serves as a remote hub, while a network of primitive routes including Johnny Ridge Road and Call Road provide access to high-country basins. Small-scale resource extraction is hinted at by prospects near Cherry Gulch, while high-altitude features like Cherry Lakes and Ruby Parks illustrate the complex alpine geography managed by the Madison District Ranger District.