2017 Map of Selway Mountain

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape of southwestern Montana, where the upper reaches of the Big Hole River and Bloody Dick Creek emerge from the slopes of the Bitterroot Range. This recent survey illustrates a terrain of significant hydrologic importance, featuring numerous alpine water bodies such as Van Houten Lake, Reservoir Lake, and Mud Lake. The presence of the Fish Ranch Airport in the western valley highlights the specialized transportation needs of this remote backcountry, which is otherwise accessed via forest routes like Saginaw Road and Bloody Dick Road. Distinct topographic landmarks, including Selway Mountain, Black Mountain, and the open expanses of Dunkwadell Flats, provide clear orientation for researchers tracking land use and resource management within the national forest boundaries.