2024 Map of Red Canyon

About this map

Ruby Range topography dominates this section of Southwest Montana, straddling the high-elevation boundary between Beaverhead and Madison counties. The landscape is defined by a series of drainages and named summits that characterize the headwaters of the region, including the prominent Timber Hill and the depression of the Sweetwater Basin. Water resources are central to the geography of this quadrangle, with the North Fork Sweetwater Creek and Sweetwater Creek carving through the northern sections while Crazy Springs Creek and Virginia Springs offer localized points of interest for those studying the area's natural hydrology. Sweetwater Rd provides the primary access route through this high-country terrain, following the natural contours of the basin and connecting the various canyons, such as Red Canyon and Wood Canyon, which cut deep into the surrounding ridges.