2014 Map of Melrose

About this map

Melrose and the winding course of the Big Hole River anchor this topographic study, capturing a region where Silver Bow, Beaverhead, and Madison counties converge. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the river valley to the steep slopes of the Beaverhead National Forest, marked by peaks like Goat Mtn and Shepherd Mtn. Historical transit corridors are well-documented, from the path of Old Highway 10 to more specialized routes like Fishing Access Rd and the trail through Soap Gulch. Smaller settlements and stops such as Divide, Maiden Rock, and Quinn appear along the rail and road network, while the Melrose Cem serves as a localized point of interest for genealogists tracing families in this high-country river valley. The map also identifies numerous water sources essential to the area, including Selway Spring and Maws Spring.