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2011 Map of Tepee Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Tepee Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hildreth sits at the center of this high-elevation landscape, where the waters of Medicine Lodge Creek and Hildreth Creek converge. The topography is defined by the sharp transition from the Long Canyon floor to the heights of Tepee Mountain, reflecting a classic Rocky Mountain drainage pattern. To the west, the Meadow Divide serves as a natural barrier, separating the headwaters of numerous small tributaries including Poison Creek, Bog Creek, and Wheetip Creek.

Transportation through this portion of Beaverhead County is primarily facilitated by primitive routes such as Medicine Lodge Rd and Hildreth Dr. The naming conventions of the water bodies, such as Horsethief Creek and Sawlog Creek, hint at the historic ranching and timber activities that have long characterized this Idaho-Montana border region. The map provides a precise look at the hydrology of the area, tracing the winding paths of Big Bear Creek and Erickson Creek through the narrow valleys.