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2014 Map of Mud Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Wisdom serves as the focal point of this western Montana landscape, situated near the headwaters of the Big Hole River. The terrain is defined by a complex network of waterways, including the meandering N Fork Big Hole River and Steel Creek, which flow through the broad valley before entering the surrounding timberlands. To the east, the boundary of the Beaverhead National Forest marks a transition from the open valley floor toward the foothills, where the namesake Mud Lake lies tucked against the forest edge.

Genealogists and local historians will find the location of the Wisdom Cemetery along MT-43, providing a specific point of reference for the community's heritage. The map also traces established routes such as Mussigbrod Road and several Forest Service tracks like NF-71231, reflecting the area's ongoing reliance on river-bottom ranching and forest access. Numerous tributary streams, including Plimpton Creek and Swamp Creek, illustrate the hydrologic importance of this high-elevation basin.