2014 Map of Cliff Lake

About this map

Cliff Lake and Wade Lake dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Beaverhead National Forest, where steep benches and gulches rise from the Madison River valley. The map reveals a remote geography of named homesteads and local landmarks, such as Schusters Place in the north and Grahams Place near Bogus Bench. The area is defined by its drainage systems, including the West Fork Madison River and numerous mountain creeks like Butte Cr and Deadman Cr. A complex network of backcountry routes such as Trumpeter Trl and Gravelly Trl provide access to the high ridges of the Horn Mountains and the expanse of Missouri Flats. This 2014 survey documents the enduring spatial layout of these Forest Service lands, preserving the specific locations of family-named sites and the topographic character of the Wade Lake Bench before further environmental or development changes.