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2017 Map of Devils Footstool

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Devils Footstool
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Smith River winds through this section of Meagher County, carving a path between the Helena National Forest to the west and the Lewis & Clark National Forest to the southeast. This 2017 study illustrates a rugged Montana landscape defined by prominent landforms like Devils Footstool and Berkins Butte. The river's influence on the local geography is evident in the presence of named gravel bars such as Berkins Bar and Sheep Creek Bar, which are significant markers for both river navigation and geological study.

Access to this wilderness is traced via the Smith River Rd and the Spring Creek Trl, which navigate the steep elevations of the Dry Range. The map documents numerous drainage systems, including Ray Cr and Cottonwood Cr, which feed the central river corridor. These features reflect a territory where topography dictates travel and land use, from the depths of Buck Gulch to the high reaches of Songster Butte.