2014 Map of Sheepshead Mountain

About this map

Deerlodge National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape in Jefferson County, where the Continental Divide separates numerous drainage systems. The map captures a complex network of named gulches, many of which carry the names of early prospectors or settlers, such as Placer Gulch, Kit Carson Gulch, and Ferdinand Gulch. These narrow valleys descend toward Lowland Creek and the Boulder River, illustrating the topographical challenges of 19th-century resource extraction. To the south, Elk Park provides a relatively level opening in the timbered terrain, while the heights of Sheepshead Mountain overlook the surrounding valleys. Water features like Maney Lake and the distinctively named Ice Pond near Bison Creek suggest the seasonal and industrial uses of the local watershed during the early 21st century.