2020 Map of Pine Hill

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest defines the upper and lower reaches of this Montana landscape, where the Big Hole River cuts through the high country. This river corridor is the central artery for the region's geography, winding past Chalk Bluff and receiving tributaries like Salersky Creek and Toomey Creek. The terrain is marked by sharp elevation changes, including the namesake Pine Hill and several deep drainages such as York Gulch and Goris Gulch. These features highlight a remote landscape where water sources like Toomey Spring and Toomey Lake were critical for early transit and livestock. The border between Deer Lodge and Beaverhead counties follows the ridgelines, while primitive routes like Mudd Creek Rd and Nichols Ln provide the only significant access through these timbered slopes.