2017 Map of Maukey Gulch

About this map

The Deerlodge National Forest landscape in Granite County is defined by a dense network of high-elevation drainages and topographic landmarks. Tributaries such as Beaver Cr and W Fork Beaver Cr carve through the terrain, meeting at Stephens Reservoir. This 2017 survey reveals the distinct naming conventions of the Sapphire Mountains, with features like Maukey Gulch, Schoolmarm Gulch, and Sapphire Gulch indicating early cultural influences and land use. The primary thoroughfare, Skalkaho Rd, follows the northern ridges, while primitive routes like Co Rd 70 and Ross's Fork Rd provide access to the interior. High-elevation points like Lone Pine Ridge and the dramatic Eagle Canyon overlook a region shaped by glacial and hydraulic history, evidenced by the presence of Mito Lake and the wetlands of Moose Meadows.