2014 Map of Mount Powell

About this map

Mount Powell and Deer Lodge Mtn dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Deerlodge National Forest, where the complex hydrology of the Continental Divide is clearly visible. The drainage patterns of Dempsey Cr, Racetrack Cr, and Modesty Cr flow eastward from the high peaks, carving through distinctive terrain like Bielenberg Canyon and the natural depression known as The Crater. Small alpine basins hold numerous water bodies including Powell Lake, Upper Elliot Lake, and Martin Lake. This modern survey documents the high-country road network, tracing routes such as Dempsey Creek Rd and Modesty Creek Rd as they climb toward open clearings like South America Park and Marble Park. The map also captures the political boundary between Powell and Deer Lodge counties as it follows the high ridgelines.