2024 Map of Deer Mountain

About this map

Bitterroot National Forest encompasses the entirety of this rugged terrain within the Sapphire Mountains. The landscape is defined by a dense network of gulches and creeks that feed into larger drainages like Little Sleeping Child Creek and North Fork Rye Creek. Notable high points including Deer Mtn, Blacktail Point, and Harlan Point provide significant relief, while landmarks like Hamburger Flat and Cold Spring Hill offer more localized geographic markers. This area is historically significant for its natural thermal features, most notably the Sleeping Child Hot Springs located in the northeast corner. The map reflects a modern management era of public lands, showing a complex system of forest service roads such as Big Foot Rd, Lowman Cr Rd, and Velvet Rd that provide access for recreation and resource management.