2020 Map of Lower Miner Lakes

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest defines the high-altitude landscape of this 2020 survey, where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the southwestern corner of the quadrangle. The terrain is marked by a network of alpine water systems, including the Lower Miner Lakes and Englejard Lake, which feed the drainages of Miner Cr and Hamby Cr. Early engineering for water management is visible in the Jackson Miner Ditch, a feature that highlights the historical importance of water rights and transport in this part of Montana. Named clearings such as Gravelle Park and Berry Meadows offer insight into the local geography between timberlines. Access into this back-country is provided by primitive routes like Miner Lake Rd and Englejard Rd, which support both recreational use and resource management within the forest boundaries.