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2014 Map of Monument Hill

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Monument Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Monument Hill stands as a prominent topographical anchor in this high-elevation landscape of Beaverhead County. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of drainage features and gulches, reflecting a complex system of seasonal water runoff typical of the Montana interior. Historically significant corridors like Whiskey Draw and Clark Canyon suggest the early movement of people and livestock through these upland reaches.

A network of creek beds including Maurer Cr, Divide Cr, and Whippoorwill Cr defines the local hydrology, while the presence of Sage Creek Rd provides the primary modern access point through the southeastern sector. Named landmarks such as Poison Gulch, Buggy Gulch, and Bear Gulch indicate a history of local nomenclature tied to the lived experience of miners, ranchers, or early surveyors in the region.