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2011 Map of Peterson Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Peterson Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Peterson Lake and the high-elevation drainages of Beaverhead County define this landscape, where early 21st-century topography reveals a network of remote watercourses and seasonal shelters. Historically significant structures such as Alice Cabin and Thayer Cabin provide fixed points for researchers studying backcountry land use and forest management in this part of Montana. The drainage patterns are complex, featuring Andrus Creek, Sage Creek, and Thayer Creek as they descend from the surrounding summits.

Bloody Dick Peak serves as a prominent landmark in the southwestern portion of the map, while Browns Peak and Painter Peak anchor the eastern and central terrain. This area remains largely defined by its natural features, with Selway Creek Rd providing the primary access through the drainage systems. For genealogists and local historians, these cabin locations and named points like Nellies Gulch offer clues into the legacy of grazing, hunting, and trapping that has long shaped this mountain territory.