1995 Map of Hoover Spring

About this map

Hoover Spring serves as a central landmark in this rugged portion of the Lewis and Clark National Forest, where the high-altitude hydrology of central Montana is on full display. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of three major drainages: the Musselshell River, the North Fork Smith River, and various branches of the Judith River, including the South Fork and East Fork. This topography dictates a drainage divide where waters flow toward disparate basins, separated by features like Burnt Ridge and Hoover Mountain. Human presence is sparse, centered primarily on the Brock Ranch and the established route of the Jamison Trail. The map details a complex network of forest boundaries, including the division between the Meagher and Judith Basin county lines, illustrating how political and administrative borders were laid over this wilderness terrain during the late 20th century.