2017 Map of Deadman Lake

About this map

Bannack Pass serves as a critical point of passage through the Beaverhead Mountains, marking the high-altitude boundary between Beaverhead County, Montana, and Clark County, Idaho. This rugged section of the Continental Divide is defined by the headwaters of numerous mountain streams, including Deadman Cr and Divide Cr, which flow through deep drainage basins like Henderson Gulch. The presence of Cow Camp and Porky Spring indicates the area's continued use for seasonal grazing within the Beaverhead National Forest and Targhee National Forest. Local history is anchored by markers such as Fritz Cabin and the alpine waters of Deadman Lake and Divide Cr Lake. The landscape reflects a high-country economy focused on transit and public land management, where the primary infrastructure consists of remote routes like S Medicine Lodge Rd.