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2020 Map of Pinchout Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Pinchout Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Castle Mountains rise sharply in this portion of Meagher County, where the high-altitude terrain is preserved within the Lewis & Clark National Forest. This landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where the N Fork Smith River and tributaries like Pinchout Cr carve through the foothills. Water management is a central feature of the local geography, evidenced by the S Side Canal and the Willow Cr Reservoir, which capture runoff for use in the lower elevations.

Remote landmarks such as Clay Butte and the Park Hills provide a sense of the geological character of the region. Local infrastructure is sparse, concentrated primarily on ranch and estate access including Castle Mtn Ranch Rd and Castle Mountain Estate Rd. These roads provide the primary links through the valley floors between the steeper slopes of Horse Park and the various springs, such as Trinity Spring, that dot the mountain base.