2017 Map of Snowline

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest defines the southern portion of this high-elevation landscape, where numerous drainages carve through the terrain of Beaverhead County. The map is centered on a significant divide where water flows into systems like Big Beaver Creek and Junction Creek. The prominent landmark of Diamond Butte stands as a central navigational point, overlooking a network of remote roads including Sawmill Creek Rd and Shineberger Rd. These routes track the paths of Sawmill Creek and Shineberger Creek, suggesting a history of resource extraction or seasonal grazing. The settlement or locality known as Snowline sits along a primary corridor in the northern section, marking a point of transition between the lower valley stretches and the rising forest boundary. This area serves as a clear record of the complex hydrology of the region, where seasonal waters from Warm Springs Creek and Poison Creek define the geography.