2014 Map of Red Canyon

About this map

Fries Place sits near the eastern edge of this high-elevation Montana landscape, marking a localized human footprint in an otherwise expansive ranching and wilderness area. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological formations, including Red Canyon and Wood Canyon, which carve through the high country between Sweetwater Basin and Timber Hill. This 2014 survey documents the hydrography of the region, where numerous drainages like Crazy Springs Cr and Wagner Cr flow toward Sweetwater Cr. The boundary between Madison County and Beaverhead County runs through the heart of the map, illustrating how historical political lines follow the high ridges of the Beaverhead and Madison ranges. The presence of Virginia Springs suggests the importance of reliable water sources in this dry, high-altitude environment, while the path of Sweetwater Rd indicates the primary route for local transit and livestock management.