2017 Map of Caboose Canyon

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest land defines the high-altitude topography of this corner of Beaverhead County, where deep drainages like Caboose Canyon and Patterson Canyon cut through the landscape. This area is characterized by an intricate network of seasonal and perennial water sources, including the headwaters of Nicholia Creek and the meandering Big Sheep Creek. Cattle and sheep ranching history is evidenced by features such as Shearing Pen Gulch, while the naming of Four Eyes Canyon and Pileup Canyon reflects the local vernacular of the region. Transportation follows the natural contours of the valley floors, with Medicine Lodge Rd and Big Sheep Creek Rd serving as the primary arteries through the mountainous terrain.