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2020 Map of Cliff Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest land dominates this high-altitude landscape in Madison County, defined by the deep basins of Cliff Lake and Wade Lake. The area reflects a transition between open range and forest, marked by distinct plateaus like Cliff Lake Bench, Wade Lake Bench, and the expansive Missouri Flats. Transportation is confined to primary routes such as Wade Lake Rd and historic tracks like the Morgans Salt Box and Elk Meadows Ranch Rd.

Evidence of human occupancy is sparse but significant, with a Homestead label and various trails, including the Gravelly Trl and Flatiron Trl, providing access to the interior. Hydrographic features like the West Fork Madison River and Trout Cr drain the eastern slopes of the Horn Mountains, while the Cliff Lake RNA indicates a focus on botanical or ecological preservation within the volcanic terrain near The Horn.