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2011 Map of Medicine Hot Springs

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Medicine Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Medicine Hot Springs anchors this high-elevation landscape in the Bitterroot National Forest region, where the East Fork Bitterroot River meets several cold-water tributaries. The terrain is defined by dramatic ridgelines and peaks, including Shook Mountain and Medicine Point, which overlooks the winding Tumble Creek. Recreation and timber access appear as primary activities, indicated by the Warm Springs Trailhead and established forest camps like Moosehead Campground and Warm Springs Campground.

A complex drainage system feeds the valley floor, with Warm Springs Creek and its many branches, such as Smoke Creek and Lupine Creek, carving deep draws through the mountains. Noteworthy geological and local landmarks, such as Jim Hell Rock, Bear Creek Saddle, and Sheeps Head Flat, provide distinct reference points for those tracing the historical geography of this part of Ravalli County. Forest service infrastructure is well-represented, with Sula Peak Rd 5727 and Lord Ln connecting the river corridor to the higher summits.