2011 Map of Elk Springs

About this map

Swan Lake and the northern reaches of Upper Red Rock Lake dominate the southwestern corner of this high-country landscape, where complex water systems define the terrain. The presence of Widgeon Pond Dam and Culver Springs Dam indicates early 21st-century water management within a region characterized by significant alpine features like Snowshoe Pass and Hoodoo Pass. Movement through the area is anchored by Elk Lake Rd, leading toward the seasonal hub of Selby Resort on the shores of Elk Lake. The map details a network of drainage basins, including the headwaters of the West Fork Madison River and Tepee Creek, which flow through a series of named springs and ponds such as Two Drink Springs and MacDonald Pond. This topography illustrates the transition from high mountain passes to the marshy lake-bottom flats typical of the Beaverhead region.