2014 Map of Snowline

About this map

The high-country terrain of Beaverhead National Forest defines this portion of Beaverhead County, where a complex network of drainages feeds into the larger valley systems. The settlement at Snowline occupies a strategic point where the landscape begins its ascent toward the Continental Divide, serving as a landmark along the primary roadway corridor. This area is defined by its water resources, with numerous named streams such as Big Beaver Creek and W Fork Big Beaver Creek carving through the slopes. Distinctive landforms like Diamond Butte provide orienting points for those navigating the backcountry. Access into the forest interior is facilitated by historic routes including Sawmill Creek Rd and Shineberger Rd, which follow the natural contours of the drainages. The naming of features like Warm Springs Creek and Poison Creek hints at the diverse geological and hydrological characteristics found in this section of the Montana wilderness.