1997 Map of Edie Creek

About this map

The Continental Divide forms the primary geographic spine of this high-altitude landscape, tracing the state line between Montana and Idaho. This high mountain terrain is largely managed by the Beaverhead National Forest to the north and the Targhee National Forest to the south. Distinctive peaks such as Red Conglomerate Peaks, Knob Mountain, and The Thumb define the high ridges of the Beaverhead Mountains. Drainage patterns are clearly marked by the eponymous Edie Creek and the southern flow of Medicine Lodge Creek. The map documents a sparsely settled wilderness region, characterized by numerous canyons like Bear Canyon and Deer Canyon, where a complex network of seasonal drainages and isolated springs, including Edie Spring, provide the only consistent water sources for high-country grazing or recreation.