2020 Map of Devils Footstool

About this map

The Smith River winds through this central Montana landscape, carving a path between the northern reaches of the Helena National Forest and the Lewis & Clark National Forest. The terrain is defined by the high elevations of the Little Belt Mountains and the Dry Range, with the distinctive landmark of Devils Footstool rising in the northeast. This area represents a rugged corridor of public land where early ranching and transit infrastructure followed the natural breaks in the topography. Numerous alluvial features such as Berkins Bar and Sheep Creek Bar line the river, while established routes like Smith River Rd and Spring Creek Trl provide access to the remote interior. Prominent heights including Songster Butte and Berkins Butte overlook a network of drainages such as Sheep Cr and Beaver Cr, marking a landscape of significant importance to the regional watershed.