2017 Map of Melton Ranch

About this map

The Salish Mountains rise above the western edge of Lake County in this Montana landscape, where the Little Bitterroot River winds through a series of broad depressions and canyons. The map’s namesake, Melton Ranch, serves as a primary reference point for the rural road network that includes Melton Rd, Anderson Rd, and the high-elevation Whiskey Trl. In the northeast corner, a short segment of the Flathead River cuts across the Sanders County and Lake County line near Big Bend, providing a sharp contrast to the more ephemeral drainage systems like Whiskey Cr and Racehorse Gulch. The presence of multiple designated areas such as Ferry Crossing Basin 4000 and Ferry Basin suggests a geography shaped by historic crossing points and seasonal water movement through the Wilcox Draw and Davenport Draw.