2020 Map of Medicine Lodge Peak

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Beaverhead County, dominated by the prominent summits of Medicine Lodge Peak and Maiden Peak. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Medicine Lodge Creek flowing through the eastern terrain and numerous smaller tributaries like Hansen Creek and Schwartz Creek carving through deep canyons. Water sources are vital in this environment, evidenced by the presence of Keystone Reservoir, Lake Canyon Lake, and several named springs including Keystone Spring and the curiously named Shooting Herders Spring. The map documents a sparsely populated region accessible primarily via Schwartz Creek Rd and Medicine Lodge Rd, which navigate the steep topography between Ayers Canyon and Keystone Gulch. This 2020 survey provides an essential record of modern forest boundaries and hydrologic features for researchers monitoring the Montana wilderness.