2024 Map of Melrose

About this map

The Big Hole River carves a deep path through this Montana landscape, where the settlements of Melrose and Maiden Rock sit along the narrow valley floor. The area is defined by the high elevations of the Pioneer Mountains, including named peaks like Goat Mtn and Shepherd Mtn. Irrigation infrastructure is prominent throughout the river corridor, evidenced by the Johnson Ditch, Kimbach Ditch, and Pendergast Ditch, which support local agriculture in an otherwise arid, high-altitude environment. Within the village of Melrose, local landmarks such as Melrose Cem and the Maddox Hole river feature provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. Much of the western terrain falls within the Beaverhead National Forest, characterized by steep drainages like Soap Gulch and Chicken Gulch that flow toward the central river valley.