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2014 Map of Medicine Lodge Peak

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Medicine Lodge Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Medicine Lodge Peak and Maiden Peak dominate the high terrain of Beaverhead National Forest in this 2014 survey. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where numerous named springs such as Keystone Spring, Lake Canyon Spring, and Ayers Canyon Spring feed the surrounding drainages. Water management and storage are evident at Keystone Reservoir and Lake Canyon Lake, reflecting the essential role of water resources in this part of Beaverhead County.

Transportation through the area follows natural corridors, with Medicine Lodge Rd and Schwartz Creek Rd providing access to the deep interior of the national forest. These routes trace the paths of watercourses like Medicine Lodge Cr and Schwartz Cr. The map reveals a land utilized for more than just its timber, with the placement of reservoirs and springs suggesting a history of high-altitude ranching and watershed management.