2017 Map of Metzel Creek

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest and the expansive Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge dominate this high-elevation landscape in Beaverhead County. The map documents a complex hydrology where the Red Rock River meanders through the marshy floor of the Centennial Valley, fed by numerous tributaries including Metzel Creek, Murphy Cr, and Curry Creek. This area is characterized by its vital wetlands and spring systems, such as the curiously named Lousy Spring Springs and 13S02W18ADC_01 Spring. Human infrastructure is sparse, restricted to primary access routes like N Valley Rd and Gravelly Range Rd, alongside local landmarks like the Metzel Creek Airport and the Brundage Bridge crossing Brundage Cr. The southern portion of the map shows the transition into the waters of Lower Red Rock Lake, a critical habitat focal point.