2017 Map of Marcum Mountain

About this map

Marcum Mtn and Mineral Hill anchor the high ground in this section of Powell County, where the topography transitions from the high peaks of the Helena National Forest down toward the alluvial expanses of Kleinschmidt Flat. The Blackfoot River cuts through the center of the landscape, fed by a complex drainage system including Nevada Creek and Wasson Creek. The map documents a hybrid of conservation and agricultural land use, evidenced by the Powell County Waterfowl Production Area and the engineering of the N Helmville Canal. Local travel and access are defined by a network of rural routes such as Cooper Lake Rd and Nevada Ogden Rd, while smaller water bodies like Deadmans Lake provide specific landmarks within the diverse mountain and valley terrain.