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2011 Map of Scapegoat Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Scapegoat Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Scapegoat Mountain dominates this portion of the Lewis and Clark County high country, serving as a hydrological divide for several major drainage systems. In the northern reaches, headwaters flow into the Dearborn River and Straight Creek, while the southern slopes feed the North Fork Blackfoot River and its tributaries like Dobrota Creek. The landscape is defined by high-elevation landmarks such as Halfmoon Peak, Red Slide Mountain, and the distinctive Cigarette Rock.

Human presence is marked by isolated clearings and passage points rather than formal townsites. Locations like Halfmoon Park and McDonnell Meadow provide key reference points for those navigating the wilderness near Tobacco Valley. The 2011 survey also highlights the challenging topography at Straight Creek Pass and Evans Peak, illustrating the remote nature of this mountain terrain where water and elevation dictate the paths of travel.