2020 Map of Forestgrove

About this map

The small settlement of Forestgrove sits at the northern edge of this Fergus County landscape, where the waters of the S Fork McDonald Cr and Surenough Cr begin their descent from the higher elevations of the Big Snowy Mountains foothills. This high-plains terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, most notably at the prominent McDonald Butte and the deep cuts of Rose Canyon. Local history is anchored at the Forest Grove Cem, which serves as a central landmark for the area's early ranching and homesteading community. A network of rural routes, including Forest Grove Rd and Surenuff Rd, follows the natural contours of the drainages like Tyler Cr and Potter Cr, illustrating how the geography of the creeks dictated the movement and settlement patterns of this central Montana region.