2017 Map of Indian Hill

About this map

The Middle Fork Judith River and South Fork Judith River converge in this high-elevation drainage of the Lewis & Clark National Forest. The landscape is defined by deep incisions like Dry Pole Canyon and Bower Canyon, which cut through the high ridges of the Little Belt Mountains. The nomenclature reflects a history of early ranching and livestock movement, with features such as Woodchopper Ridge, Ettien Ridge, and Kelly Coulee likely bearing the names of early settlers or local work camps. The area is marked by significant topographical relief, rising toward Indian Hill and the prominent Russell Point. Modern access is limited to unpaved tracks like Pig Eye Rd and Middlefork Rd, which trace the same paths used for decades to navigate these remote watersheds and the Judith River headwaters.