2017 Map of Hatcher Pass

About this map

The Clarks Fork Yellowstone River carves through this portion of Carbon County, anchoring a landscape defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems and high-desert terrain. In the southern reach, the town of Belfry sits near the riverbanks, serving as a hub for the surrounding ranching and agricultural operations. The map reveals the critical importance of water management in this arid region, tracing man-made arteries like the Holland Ditch, Mutual Ditch, and Sand Cr Canal as they divert flow from the primary river and its tributaries. These waterways support the valley floor before the elevation rises sharply toward prominent landmarks such as Deer Mtn and Schwend Hill. Between these heights, Hatcher Pass provides a natural corridor, while numerous named drainages including Silver Tip Cr and Hunt Cr detail the rugged drainage patterns of the Montana-Wyoming borderlands.