2024 Map of Hoover Spring

About this map

The Little Belt Mountains form a significant hydrographic divide in this portion of the Lewis & Clark National Forest. This high-altitude landscape is defined by the headwaters of several major Montana water systems, including the North Fork Musselshell River, the North Fork Smith River, and branches of the South Fork Judith River. The terrain transitions across the boundary between Meagher and Judith Basin counties, marked by landmarks such as Hoover Mtn and Burnt Ridge. Human presence is primarily defined by a network of primitive access routes and trails, such as Jamison Trail Rd and the Trail Mill Atv Trl, which navigate the steep drainage basins of Lion Creek and Whitetail Creek. This detailed topographic view captures the complex drainage patterns of a critical Montana watershed as it appeared in the early twenty-first century.