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2011 Map of Eureka Basin

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Eureka Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Eureka Basin anchors this high-country landscape in Beaverhead County, where the Continental Divide's hydrology begins to take shape. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of major drainages, most notably the Ruby River flowing to the west and the West Fork Madison River descending to the east. This 2011 survey records a network of mountain roads and remote outposts, including Williams Camp and the West Fork Rest Area, which serve as landmarks in an area dominated by seasonal access and public land management.

Hydrological details are dense, marking numerous small tributaries like Murphy Creek, Perkins Creek, and Anderson Creek. Notable water features such as Twin Springs and Long Creek Spring Number One indicate the vital groundwater sources that sustain the local ecosystem. To the south, Fish Creek Lake sits near the head of Fish Creek, providing a specific point of interest for those tracking alpine water bodies and the drainage patterns that feed into larger regional basins.