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2011 Map of Edie Creek

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Edie Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Argora and the nearby Edie Ranch anchor this landscape along the border of Montana and Idaho, where the high-altitude drainage of Medicine Lodge Creek meets the headwaters of Edie Creek. The terrain is defined by distinct geologic formations, including the Red Conglomerate Peaks and Knob Mountain to the north, giving way to the sprawling flats of The Bull Pen. This 2011 survey documents a remote ranching and grazing region crisscrossed by Forest Service routes like Edie Creek Rd and Irving Rd.

The presence of numerous canyons, such as Bear Canyon and Deer Canyon, alongside seasonal drainages like Dry Creek, illustrates a complex watershed system. Significant landmarks like The Thumb and Middle Creek Butte provide clear orientation points for those studying the geographic transition between the Beaverhead National Forest and the adjacent Idaho territory. The map serves as a record of local land use, from the named ranching outposts to the high-country peaks that overlook the high mountain valleys.