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2014 Map of Devils Footstool

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Devils Footstool
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Devils Footstool stands as the namesake landmark of this high-country landscape in Meagher County, where the Smith River carves a central path between the Helena National Forest and the Lewis & Clark National Forest. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Songster Butte and Berkins Butte, alongside deep drainage systems like Buck Gulch and East Fork Ellis Canyon.

Historically, the presence of Berkins Bar and Sheep Creek Bar suggests areas of alluvial deposit along the river, often associated with early exploration or grazing practices in the region. Transportation is primarily limited to rugged corridors like Smith River Rd and Cabin Rd, reflecting the remote character of the Dry Range. The map illustrates the convergence of multiple tributaries, including Eagle Cr, Sheep Cr, and Cottonwood Cr, which feed the river system as it flows northward through the forest boundaries.