2020 Map of Neihart

About this map

Neihart sits deep within the Lewis & Clark National Forest, centered along the corridor formed by Belt Creek as it carves through the Little Belt Mountains. The settlement's street grid, including Main Street and Wells Street, reflects its long association with the surrounding canyon floor. The landscape is characterized by high-elevation landmarks such as Neihart Baldy and the elongated Pioneer Ridge, with numerous drainages like S Fork Hoover Creek and Chamberlain Creek feeding the local watershed. Evidence of the area's industrial past survives in place names like Narrow Gauge Gulch and Compromise Gulch, suggesting a history of narrow-gauge rail transport and mining claims common to this mountain district. Higher elevations feature recreational landmarks like Memorial Falls and Hidden Canyon, while the Neihart Reservoir serves as a vital water resource for the mountain community.