2014 Map of Henderson Mountain

About this map

Maxville serves as the primary settlement hub in this section of Granite County, situated along the banks of Flint Creek. Much of the surrounding landscape is dominated by the steep, timbered slopes of Deerlodge National Forest, where topography is defined by prominent peaks like Henderson Mtn and Sunrise Mtn. The drainages throughout these mountains carry local names that often reflect early prospecting and homesteading history, including Gaylord Gulch, Ham Gulch, and Wyman Gulch. A network of forest roads and lanes, such as Henderson Creek Rd and Smart Creek Rd, provide access to the interior of the range, following the natural paths carved by water bodies like Smart Cr and Henderson Cr. This terrain demonstrates the transition from the valley floor at Maxville into the high-elevation backcountry of the Montana wilderness.