2011 Map of Wise River

About this map

The Big Hole River and its confluence with the Wise River form the focal point of this southwestern Montana landscape, where river-bottom settlements meet the mineral-rich slopes of the surrounding gulches. In this 2011 survey, the community of Wise River serves as a local hub, featuring the Wise River Post Office and Wise River Vol Fire Company. The terrain is marked by a legacy of resource extraction, with numerous workings such as the Deer Canyon Mine, Keystone Number 20 Mine, and the Triangle Gulch Mine scattered across the high ground of Bean Ridge and Burnt Dam Ridge. Transportation is defined by the Wise River Polaris Rd and a corridor noted as Railway Row Rd, reflecting the area's historic reliance on rail and road for mining and timber. Recreational and utility infrastructure is evident at the Jerry Creek Fishing Access and the two local airstrips, Wise River Airport and Jerry Creek Airport.