2020 Map of Deadman Pass

About this map

Deadman Pass serves as a critical point of crossing along the Montana-Idaho state line, where the high ridgelines of the Bitterroot Range dictate the flow of water and travel. This high-altitude landscape is defined by the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which snakes across the divide through both the Beaverhead National Forest and the Salmon National Forest. The map reveals a complex drainage system feeding into the Horse Prairie Creek basin, with numerous named tributaries such as Whiskey Spring Creek and Chippie Creek carving deep into the mountain flanks. To the south, the topography grows even more distinct near Horse Prairie Mountain and Elk Mountain, where high-elevation features like Dad Creek Lake and the dramatic drop of Rough Canyon demonstrate the unforgiving nature of the Continental Divide.