2011 Map of Metzel Creek

About this map

The Red Rock River meanders across this high-country landscape in Beaverhead County, creating a complex wetland network that feeds into Red Rock Lake. This 2011 survey captures the area's remote ranching and aviation infrastructure, centered around the Staudenmeyer Ranch and the nearby Metzel Creek Airport. The terrain is defined by a series of drainages, including Metzel Creek, Fish Creek, and Brundage Creek, which are supported by water sources such as Fish Creek Lake and the engineered Fish Dam. Transportation in this part of Montana is primarily served by unpaved routes like Fish Creek Rd and Gravelly Range Rd, with the Brundage Bridge providing a vital crossing point over the river for local transit and livestock movement between the valley floor and higher range land.