2020 Map of Scott Peak

About this map

The Continental Divide serves as the high-altitude spine of this landscape, marking the state boundary between Montana and Idaho. This high-country survey captures the dramatic topography where the Beaverhead National Forest meets the Targhee National Forest. Elevation peaks at prominent summits like Scott Peak, Italian Peak, and Webber Peak, which look out over a complex system of drainages including Nicholia Creek and Deadman Creek. The map illustrates the transition from sharp mountain crests into deep-cut ravines such as Scott Canyon, Indian Head Canyon, and Nicholia Canyon. This area represents a critical watershed, with numerous forks like North Fork Webber Creek and Crooked Creek carving paths through the Beaverhead Mountains. The arrangement of these watercourses and canyons suggests the natural corridors used for movement across the divide in this high-altitude region.