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2024 Map of Marcum Mountain

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Marcum Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Blackfoot River carves through the central landscape of this Powell County survey, defining a valley where water management and conservation efforts are the primary imprint on the land. The presence of the North Helmville Canal and numerous waterways like Wasson Creek and Spring Creek illustrate a landscape engineered for irrigation and habitat. Large tracts are dedicated to environmental preservation, including the Blackfoot Valley Conservation Area and the Powell County Waterfowl Production Area, which protect the wetlands and riparian zones surrounding Kleinschmidt Creek.

Elevations rise sharply from the Kleinschmidt Flat toward the eastern peaks within the Helena National Forest. Prominent landmarks such as Marcum Mtn, Mineral Hill, and Trapper Mtn provide a vertical contrast to the valley floor. To the north, Deadmans Lake sits at the base of the ridges near Ward Creek, while a network of rural routes like Cooper Lake Rd and Pocha Ln connect the scattered ranching and agricultural tracts.