2014 Map of Hogback Mountain

About this map

The Helena National Forest dominates this section of the Big Belt Mountains, where the drainage patterns of Beaver Cr and Trout Cr carve out a complex network of named gulches and basins. The terrain is marked by descriptive local landmarks like Hogback Mtn and Middleman Mtn, while the presence of Slaughter Pen Gulch and Blacksmith Gulch suggests a legacy of early ranching or prospecting activity. Along the northern edge, Refrigerator Canyon and Jim Ball Basin define the high-elevation landscape. The boundary between Lewis and Clark and Meagher counties runs through the eastern portion of the map, following high ridges such as Elk Ridge and Grouse Ridge. This modern survey provides a detailed view of the forest service roads, including Beaver Creek Rd and York Rd, that provide access to Hidden Valley and the deep Trout Creek Canyon.