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1994 Map of Wisdom

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Wisdom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Big Hole National Battlefield Nez Perce National Historical Park anchors the central landscape of this 1994 U.S. Geological Survey compilation, marking the site of the 1877 conflict. Surrounded by the towering Anaconda Range and the Beaverhead Mountains, the Big Hole Valley serves as a high-altitude basin where the Big Hole River begins its course. The small settlement of Wisdom sits at the heart of this ranching country, supported by the nearby Wisdom Airport.

Tracing the Continental Divide as it follows the crest of the Bitterroot Range, the map illustrates the complex hydrography of the region, including Mussigbrod Lake and the Wise River. The terrain is defined by its protected status, spanning the Beaverhead National Forest and the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness, where few modern developments like the Gravel Pit or 4wd tracks interrupt the alpine environment.