2017 Map of Whiskey Spring

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest encompasses much of this high-elevation landscape, where the headwaters of the Blacktail Deer Creek drainage begin their descent. The map highlights a complex network of seasonal drainages and mountain peaks, including the prominent Steamboat Rock and Snowbank Ridge. Water is a defining element of this terrain, from the secluded Cooks Lake to the eponymous Whiskey Spring, located just below Moonshine Gulch. The transport network is limited to remote access routes such as Blacktail Rd and Middle Fork Blacktail Rd, which follow the natural contours of the stream valleys. These features reflect the area's continued use for timber management, watershed protection, and high-country recreation within the Montana backcountry. The map also traces various creek branches, such as Basin Cr and Teddy Cr, which feed the larger W Fork Blacktail Deer Cr.