2020 Map of Esmeralda Hill

About this map

Esmeralda Hill and the surrounding drainages of the Helena National Forest define this high-altitude landscape along the border of Lewis and Clark and Powell counties. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds across the northern half of the map, passing landmarks like Meyers Hill and the headwaters of numerous gulches. This area is defined by its deep network of named canyons and gulches, including Clarks Canyon, Sawmill Gulch, and Jerusha Gulch, which feed into larger water systems such as Hope Creek and North Trout Creek. The map provides a detailed view of the backcountry road system used for forest management, such as Snow Shoe Creek Road and Clarks Canyon Road. Historically named water sources like Dana Spring, Polly Spring, and Pauly Springs are scattered throughout the terrain, while Lois Lake sits in the southwestern corner near the confluence of Basin Creek and Spring Creek.