2014 Map of Johnson Mountain

About this map

Johnson Mtn and Joes Mtn dominate this Lewis and Clark County landscape, where the high terrain of the Rocky Mountain Front gives way to the drainage systems of the upper Missouri watershed. The hydrology of the region is defined by the Dearborn River and its prominent Middle Fork, which carve through the foothills alongside smaller seasonal drainages like Hardgrove Cr and Big Skunk Cr. Evidence of early 21st-century infrastructure is visible in the network of local routes, including Augusta Rd and McDonough Rd, while the presence of the Gillette Ditch indicates the ongoing importance of water management for local ranching or agricultural operations. From the elevations of Sunrise Hill to the depths of Spring Gulch, the map captures a sparsely populated territory where the land's utility is primarily dictated by its sharp relief and water access.