2011 Map of Eli Spring

About this map

Frenchie Place stands as a primary named locality within this southwestern Montana landscape, which is defined by a mix of high-desert water sources and active mineral extraction. The terrain transitions from the Rocky Hills across Hans Peterson Flats, where drainage patterns like Cedar Creek and Horse Prairie Creek provide essential hydrology to the arid environment. Resource extraction is a visible legacy here, anchored by the Grasshopper Strip Mine near Grasshopper Creek in the north and the Clark Canyon Mine to the south. Other features such as Eli Spring and the Spring Gulch highlight the critical role of isolated water points in the ranching and mining history of Beaverhead County.