2020 Map of Middle Creek Lake

About this map

Helena National Forest encompasses the high country of this terrain, where the boundary lines of Cascade, Meagher, and Lewis and Clark Counties converge among steep drainages and mountain peaks. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous creeks, notably the winding path of Middle Cr which feeds into the high-elevation Middle Creek Lake. To the north, Cannon Lake sits near the edge of a distinct plateau, while the southern reaches of the map are marked by the dramatic relief of Refrigerator Canyon and Moors Mtn. The orientation of names like Shellrock Ridge and Hunters Gulch suggests a wilderness shaped by traditional access points and natural barriers. This 2020 edition provides an exacting look at the hydrology of the Big Belt Mountains, tracing the intricate network of Porcupine Creek and Willow Creek before they descend into the lower valleys.