2011 Map of Highland Ranch

About this map

Highland Ranch and the surrounding valley in Beaverhead County are defined by a network of ranching roads and water management features. The landscape is carved by several prominent waterways, including Swamp Creek, Moose Creek, and Rock Creek, which converge as they flow toward the larger Big Lake Creek system. The presence of Hirschy Reservoir and its associated Hirschy Dam indicates the importance of water storage for this high-country drainage. Local history is anchored by the Briston Cemetery and smaller named locales like Nelson and R Willey. Remnants of earlier industry can be traced to the Alps Mine, situated near the headwaters of the creeks. This 2011 survey captures a rural landscape where travel is guided by routes such as Gibbonsville Rd and Briston Ln, illustrating the enduring ranching and mining character of this Montana region.