2020 Map of Deer Canyon

About this map

The Tendoy Mountains define the high-elevation landscape of this southwestern Montana survey, where the Beaverhead National Forest covers much of the southern half of the sheet. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Deer Canyon and Rock Canyon, creating a network of ridges that include the prominent Sourdough Point. Water sources are critical features in this arid environment, evidenced by numerous named points like Poison Lakes, Wagon Box Spring, and Graphite Spring. Transportation through the mountain passes and valleys is facilitated by routes such as Medicine Lodge Rd and Scotts Rd. This 2020 map documents the complex hydrography of the region, where Kate Creek and its various branches, including the South Fork Kate Creek, serve as primary collectors for the mountain snowmelt and spring-fed flows.