2024 Map of Elk Creek

About this map

The Anaconda Range defines the northern reaches of this high-altitude landscape, where the headwaters of numerous creeks converge within the Beaverhead National Forest. This modern record of the Montana high country shows a complex drainage system fed by features like the 02S18W23ADDB01 Spring, which sustains the flow of May Creek and Stevenson Creek. The human footprint here is primarily defined by forestry and historic transit routes, most notably the Bitterroot-Big Hole Rd which parallels Joseph Creek and Trail Creek as they wind through the mountain passes. The map identifies specific recreational and access paths like the Shoofly Trl, providing a clear look at how the region's steep topography is navigated today. This survey is particularly useful for understanding the hydrologic patterns and access points across the Divide, where the South Fork Tie Creek and Canyon Creek carve deep into the wilderness.