2014 Map of Milligan Canyon

About this map

Milligan Canyon cuts through the high country of Jefferson County, where the landscape is defined by its seasonal drainages and essential water sources. In the northern reaches, Mud Spring Gulch and Cowan Spring provide vital points of interest for those tracking historical land use and early ranching footprints. The area's geography is further shaped by Shoddy Springs and the winding course of Milligan Cr, which flows south toward the canyon floor. The map highlights a network of rural access points and trails, such as the Hollow Top Trl near Zachary Peak, illustrating the 21st-century balance between modern interstate infrastructure and the rugged, unpaved corridors like Shoddy Springs Rd and Old Boulder Rd that have long served this part of Montana.