2024 Map of Lower Miner Lakes

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in southwest Montana, where a complex network of glacial drainage systems feeds into the Lower Miner Lakes. The presence of the Jackson Miner Ditch in the northeast corner of the quadrangle indicates historical water management for mining or irrigation, contrasting with the wilderness character of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl that winds through the southern ridges. Small open clearings like Gravelle Park and Berry Meadows break the dense forest cover, providing distinct landmarks for those navigating the area via Miner Lake Rd. The map documents a hydrographic system dominated by Miner Creek and Englejard Creek, which flow through steep drainages toward Englejard Lake.