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2017 Map of Shaw Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Shaw Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest land dominates this high-elevation terrain in Southwest Montana, where a complex network of drainages flows through the mountain ranges. The landscape is punctuated by named landmarks like Shaw Mtn and Lost Horse Mtn, with the northern reaches marked by Alder Peak and the high basins of Alder Creek Meadows. This 2017 study illustrates the remote character of the region, showing small clearings such as Bible Camp Park and Fox Park that offer rare level ground amidst the steep contours.

Water is a defining feature of the topography, with numerous small streams like Pettengill Cr, Whiskey Cr, and Copper Cr carving deep into the slopes. To the west, the Stone Lakes sit in a high cirque, while the south is marked by the open space of Jerked Prairie. The map traces various Forest Service roads and land boundaries, including several Public Land Survey System sections, documenting the administrative management of this vast mountain wilderness.