2017 Map of Medicine Hot Springs

About this map

Medicine Hot Springs marks the northern reaches of this mountain landscape, situated near the East Fork Bitterroot River as it winds through the Bitterroot National Forest. The geography is defined by sharp elevation shifts between Shook Mtn and Coyote Peak, with numerous drainages like Warm Springs Cr and Maynard Cr carving through the terrain. Evidence of high-country navigation is seen at Bear Creek Saddle and the lookout potential of Medicine Point. The area's land use is characterized by forest service access, including Laird Creek Rd and Sula Peak Rd 5727, which provide entry into the timbered slopes and open spaces like Sheeps Head Flat. These routes and named draws such as Lord Draw indicate a landscape long utilized for its thermal resources and timber, transitioning between the river valley and the higher peaks of the Bitterroot Range.