1962 Map of Proposal Rock

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest covers this high-altitude landscape in Beaverhead County, defined by its complex network of mountain drainages and high-country landmarks. The prominence of Proposal Rock stands as a focal point in the southwest, while the drainages of North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork converge to shape the central topography. This 1962 field-checked survey highlights a backcountry accessible only by limited infrastructure, featuring a Jeep Trail and several Pack Trails that navigate between the peaks. The hydrological character of the region is further marked by high-elevation water bodies like Stone Lake and Lily Lake, alongside numerous named streams such as Doolittle Creek and McVey Creek. These features illustrate the timbered and water-rich environment of the Montana wilderness before modern development significantly altered access to these remote forest sections.