2017 Map of Dixon Mountain

About this map

The Tendoy Mountains dominate this high-country landscape within the Beaverhead National Forest, where steep drainages and prominent peaks define the geography. Rising toward the eastern edge, Dixon Mountain stands as a focal point, while Timber Butte anchors the north. This 2017 survey details a network of canyons and gulches, including the aptly named Deadwood Gulch and the deep cut of McKnight Canyon. The hydrologic patterns are driven by perennial and seasonal flows such as Big Sheep Creek and Muddy Creek, which are fed by localized water sources like Rock Spring and Harkness Spring. Access through this remote terrain is primarily facilitated by the winding Muddy Creek Road, which traces the valley floors. The map illustrates the classic Basin and Range geology of Beaverhead County, emphasizing the vertical relief of landforms like White Pine Ridge and Williamson Wood Canyon.