2020 Map of Winston

About this map

Winston sits at the northern edge of this high-country landscape where the Elkhorn Mountains meet the valley, dominated by the sprawling timberlands of the Helena National Forest. The map documents a complex drainage system defined by Beaver Cr and its numerous tributaries, including N Pole Cr and S Pole Cr, which flow from the higher elevations in the west. These waterways and the networks of primitive roads like Pole Creek Rd and Weasel Creek Rd illustrate the area's long-standing connection to grazing and forestry. Local landmarks such as Graham Spring and Kelley Spring provide critical water points in the drier gulches like Kimber Gulch, while the southern reaches are marked by the headwaters of Whitehorse Cr. This survey captures the rural character of Broadwater County, showing how modern access roads follow the natural contours of the historic mountain passes and creek beds.