2014 Map of Jump Off Peak

About this map

Jump Off Peak stands at the center of this high-elevation terrain within the Lewis & Clark National Forest, where the borders of Fergus and Golden Valley counties meet. The landscape is defined by the severe topography of the Big Snowy Mountains, featuring sharp divides such as Knife Blade Ridge and Black Ridge. These ridges separate deeply cut drainages including East Fork Green Pole Canyon and Lyon Canyon. Watercourses such as Beaver Creek and Cottonwood Creek flow from these heights, while the Crystal Cascades mark a distinct point of hydrological interest. Notable summits like Mt Harlow and Lime Cave Peak provide anchor points for navigating this backcountry. The presence of Lost Horse Pass and Snow-Saucer Coulee suggests the natural routes used to traverse these steep elevations before the establishment of modern forest service access.