2020 Map of Wilson Park

About this map

Deerlodge National Forest dominates this section of Jefferson County, where the high-elevation terrain of the Elkhorn Mountains creates a landscape of isolated parks and steep canyons. The map documents a complex network of springs and drainage systems, including Big Chief Spring, Elk Run Spring, and Wilson Park Spring, which feed into the Dearborn Cr and Whitetail Deer Cr watersheds. Named parks like Grouse Park, Ridge Park, and Seldom Seen Park suggest a history of high-country grazing or timber use. Along the western edge, Whitetail Valley and the Whitetail Basin provide a lower-elevation contrast near Keogh Reservoir. The inclusion of modern access routes such as Whitetail Rd and Hay Canyon Rd provides contemporary context for these traditional mountain landmarks, ranging from Bull Mtn to the depths of Dunn Canyon.