2020 Map of Fritz Peak

About this map

The Beaverhead Mountains form a dramatic natural boundary in this high-country survey, where the Continental Divide separates the Beaverhead National Forest in Montana from the Targhee National Forest in Idaho. This landscape is defined by the high crest of the divide, traced by the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, and historical transit routes like Bannack Pass. The rugged terrain is etched with deep drainage patterns, including Black Canyon and the numerous branches of Fritz Creek, which flow toward the Medicine Lodge Bench. The presence of Emigrant Trail Rd and Bannack Pass Rd suggests the enduring importance of these mountain gaps for travelers and local ranching. Near the southern edge, Fritz Peak stands as a prominent landmark amidst a series of named gulches like Poison Gulch and Buckboard Gulch.