1997 Map of Kidd

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest land dominates the western half of this Montana landscape, where the Dillon Ranger District manages the high terrain. The topography is defined by sharp elevation changes as the mountains descend into the river valley, cut by numerous drainage systems including McKenzie Canyon, Bell Canyon, and McKnight Canyon. To the east, the Red Rock River meanders through the valley floor, paralleled by Interstate 15. The small settlement of Kidd serves as a primary reference point in this transition zone between forest and valley. This survey reveals a landscape of logistical and natural importance, where infrastructure like the Kidd Pit and local gravel operations supported the development of the corridor. Water sources like Limekiln Creek and Keimbeck Creek drain the slopes, illustrating the complex watershed that feeds the river system.