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2017 Map of Elk Gulch

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Elk Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Benson Peak stands as a prominent landmark on the high divide where Beaverhead and Madison counties meet in southwest Montana. The landscape is defined by its dramatic drainage networks, with the waters of Blacktail Deer Cr and Moose Cr cutting through the lower elevations while Elk Gulch and Little Elk Gulch carve into the mountain slopes.

Remote and largely unpopulated, this area is structured by access routes like Cabin Creek Rd and Blacktail Rd, which follow the natural contours of the terrain. The presence of numerous named drainages, including Sweetwater Cr, Jake Canyon Cr, and Wagner Cr, indicates a region shaped by seasonal water flow and high-altitude ranching or grazing interests. This survey provides a precise look at the topographical relationship between Hoffman Gulch and the surrounding peaks at the start of the 21st century.