2024 Map of Bucks Nest

About this map

The Madison River valley dominates this landscape, serving as a vital corridor between the high peaks of the Gravelly Range and the protected lands to the east. In the southwestern portion of the sheet, the Beaverhead National Forest encompasses the namesake Bucks Nest peak, reflecting a wilderness-focused geography in the mid-2020s. Human presence is concentrated along the riverbanks and the irrigation systems like Olsen Ditch, which support the high-altitude ranching and game management areas such as the Wall Creek Game Range. The map documents a network of primitive and local roads, including Johnny Ridge Rd and Armitage Rd, that navigate the complex terrain of gulches and ridges like Sunrise Gulch and Johnny Ridge. These routes provide access to the Wall Creek Station, indicating a landscape shaped by both forest service management and recreational use.