2017 Map of Jackson

About this map

Jackson stands at the heart of this high-altitude valley, where the headwaters of the Big Hole River create a complex network of wetlands and creeks. The landscape is defined by the transition from the broad, well-watered flats of Hamby Swamp and Little Swamp Cr to the rising timber of the Beaverhead National Forest. Geothermal activity is a focal point of the local geography, specifically at Jackson Hot Springs, while family-named landmarks like Patterson Springs and Spencer Springs suggest the long-standing ranching heritage of the Big Hole Valley. To the east, the terrain climbs toward Laphan Mtn and the local Ski Hill, overlooking the agricultural benchlands. This survey captures a rural landscape where infrastructure like Skinner Meadows Rd and Sitz Ranch Ln follows the natural contours of the river system, supporting the traditional cattle ranching economy of Beaverhead County.