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2011 Map of Fox Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Big Hole River dominates this southwestern Montana landscape, winding through a valley defined by traditional ranching operations and mountain drainage. Significant family-named holdings such as Forty Bar Ranch, Hirschy Ranch, and Cox Ranch are established along the river's path and its numerous tributaries. The presence of the Hirschy Landing Strip suggests the importance of aerial access in this expansive cattle country.

In the southeast, the Popularis Cemetery serves as a small but vital landmark for local genealogy, situated near where Warm Springs Creek joins the larger river system. The terrain is marked by distinctive drainages like Fox Gulch and Broomfield Gulch, which feed into the valley floor. This 2011 survey documents a modern snapshot of Beaverhead County's rural structure, where the water rights of creeks like Cow Cabin Creek and Big Swamp Creek continue to shape the distribution of regional settlements.