2017 Map of Deer Canyon

About this map

The Tendoy Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Beaverhead National Forest of southwestern Montana. Steep drainages and seasonal water sources define the area, marked by numerous named springs such as Wagon Box Spring, Dead Horse Spring, and Lone Spring. These water points were essential for livestock and travelers moving through the high country. The terrain is deeply incised by Deer Canyon, Rock Canyon, and McKenzie Canyon, with the heights of Sourdough Point providing a prominent local landmark. Human passage is recorded along the Medicine Lodge Rd and Swamps Rd, which skirt the western edge of the mountains. The presence of Graphite Spring and Poison Lakes suggests a complex local mineralogy and challenging environment for early ranchers and foresters navigating the Township 12 South, Range 11 West survey lines.