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2020 Map of Spur Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Spur Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest defines the geography of this Madison County high-country survey, dominated by the peaks of the Snowcrest Range. The landscape is a network of named drainages and mountain passes, including Ledford Pass, which connects the various watersheds. High-elevation water features like Yellow Bear Lake feed into a complex system of creeks such as Ledford Cr and Snowslide Cr, eventually reaching the W Fork Ruby River and the Ruby River itself in the southeastern quadrant.

Evidence of historical ranching and land use is found in the lower elevations and basins, notably at Belmont Park Ranch and Home Park Ranch. These named holdings, alongside remote markers like Eureka Basin, indicate the enduring cattle and sheep ranching heritage of southwest Montana. The map also identifies prominent peaks like Sliderock Mtn and Hogback Mtn, essential landmarks for navigating this untamed section of the forest.