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1997 Map of Deer Canyon

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Deer Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Tendoy Mountains dominate this high-country landscape in Beaverhead County, where the Dillon Ranger District of the Beaverhead National Forest manages a rugged network of canyons and peaks. This 1997 revision of 1960s-era topography reveals a terrain defined by its water sources and mining history, with numerous prospects scattered through the drainages of Deer Canyon Creek and Rock Canyon.

Water is the central theme for any researcher of this area, evidenced by the high density of named springs that supported local ranching and transit. These include colorfully named landmarks like Wagon Box Spring, Flat Tire Spring, and Dead Horse Spring. The presence of Poison Lakes near the mountain crest and the winding path of Medicine Lodge Creek on the western edge highlight the complex hydrology of the high desert. Historical exploration is further marked by features such as Graphite Spring and the remote Sourdough Point.