Lemhi Pass in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is the largest of the National Forests in Montana, United States. Covering 3.32 million acres (13,435 km²), the forest is broken into nine separate sections and stretches across eight counties in the southwestern area of the state. President Theodore Roosevelt named the two forests in 1908 and they were merged in 1996. This article is on national forests in the United States. ... Originally, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count (in Great Britain, an earl, though the original earldoms covered larger areas) by reason of that office. ... For the pop band, see Presidents of the United States of America. ... Theodore Roosevelt (October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919) was the 26th (1901–09) President of the United States of America. ... 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

The Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness is located in the Beaverhead portion of the forest. Both the Centennial and Bitterroot mountain ranges are also located here with the continental divide found in the Bitterroot range. "Lemhi Pass, at elevation 7,323 feet (2,300 m) above sea level, is a rounded saddle in the Beaverhead Mountains of the Bitterroot Range, along the Continental Divide, between Montana and Idaho. Here, in 1805, the Lewis and Clark expedition first saw the headwaters of the Columbia River, which flow to the Pacific Ocean, and crossed what was then the western boundary of the United States." Lemhi Pass was the point at which the members of the expedition realized that there was not a waterway that would lead from east to west across the continent. Lemhi Pass was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. The Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness is located in the U.S. state of Montana. ... The Bitterroot Range is a range of mountains along the Montana and United States. ... This article is about continental divides in general terms. ... Lewis and Clark entered present day Idaho on August 12, 1805 through the Lemhi Pass, which was later designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. ... For considerations of sea level change, in particular rise associated with possible global warming, see sea level rise. ... State nickname: Gem State Other U.S. States Capital Boise Largest city Boise Governor Dirk Kempthorne (R) Senators {{{Senators}}} Official languages none Area 216,632 km² (14th)  - Land 214,499 km²  - Water 2,133 km² (0. ... 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Jump to: navigation, search The Lewis and Clark expedition (1804–1806) was the first United States overland expedition to the Pacific coast and back, lead by Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... USS Constitution. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1960 was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

The Deerlodge portion of the forest also straddles the continental divide and has a number of ghost towns as reminders of the extensive mining history of the region. The Lee Metcalf Wilderness area is located here and along with the Madison mountain range are a part of what is known as the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. A street corner in the ghost town of Bodie, California. ... The El Chino Mine located near Silver City, New Mexico is an open-pit copper mine Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, usually (but not always) from an ore body, vein, or (coal) seam. ... Greater Yellowstone is the last large, nearly intact ecosystem in the northern temperate zone of the Earth and is partly located in Yellowstone National Park. ...

Ponderosa pine, and various species of fir, spruce and juniper are the dominant tree species. Almost a third of the forest lands have no forest at all, and are instead rangeland with sagebrush, grass and the occasional cactus. The forest is also home to the threatened grizzly bear, lynx, bald eagle, bull trout and the endangered wolf, the latter being a migrant from northern Montana and from the Yellowstone wolf reintroduction program. Elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep and antelope and black bear are more commonly found. Binomial name Pinus ponderosa Douglas ex C. Lawson Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) is a widespread and very variable pine native to western North America. ... FIR may stand for: finite impulse response (a property of some digital filters) far infrared, i. ... Species About 35; see text. ... Species 50-55 species; see text. ... Binomial name Artemisia tridentata Nutt. ... In popular language grass means a short, green, ground covering or lawn, usually, but not necessarily comprised of a true grass or grasses, called turf. ... Genera See Taxonomy of the Cactaceae A cactus (plural, cacti or cactuses) is a type of (usually) succulent plant belonging to the dicotyledonous flowering plant family, Cactaceae. ... Threatened species refers to animal and plant species under a serious, but perhaps not imminent, threat of extinction. ... Binomial name Ursus arctos Linnaeus, 1758 Brown bear footprint The Brown Bear (Ursus arctos) is a species of bear that can reach weights of 130–700 kg (300–1500 pounds). ... Species Lynx lynx Lynx canadensis Lynx pardinus Lynx rufus A Lynx is any of several medium-sized wild cats. ... Binomial name Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Linnaeus, 1766) The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird of prey indigenous to North America, and is the national symbol of the United States. ... Binomial name Salvelinus confluentus Suckley, 1859 The bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) is a char of the family Salmonidae. ... The American bison numbered as few as 750 in 1890 due to extreme overhunting. ... Binomial name Canis lupus Linnaeus, 1758 The Grey Wolf (Canis lupus), also known colloquially as the wolf, is a mammal of the Canidae family and the ancestor of the domestic dog. ... Binomial name Cervus elaphus Linnaeus,, 1758 Subspecies Numerous - see text. ... Binomial name Odocoileus hemionus (Rafinesque, 1817) The Mule Deer (Odocoileus hermionus ) is a deer whose habitat is in the western half of North America. ... Binomial name Ovis canadensis Shaw, 1804 Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis) is a species of sheep in North America with two endangered subspecies: Desert Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) California Bighorn Sheep (Ovis canadensis californiana). ... Binomial name Antilocapra americana Ord, 1815 Subspecies The pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) is the only surviving member of the family Antilocapridae, and the fastest land animal in North America running at speeds of 54 mph (90 km/h). ... Binomial name Ursus americanus Pallas, 1780 The American Black Bear (Ursus americanus), also known as simply the black bear or cinnamon bear, is the most common bear in North America. ...

The highest mountains in the forest top out at over 11,000 feet (3,400 m). The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Nez Perce Historic Trail both pass through sections of the forest. In total, there are over 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of hiking trails, 50 campgrounds, dozens of lake and river boating access points and even 250 miles (400 km) of groomed snowmobile trails. Beautiful natural scenes are common hiking destinations Hiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. ... A country trail, formed by wheels of vehicles. ... A campsite (or campground) is a place used for camping. ... A lake is a body of water surrounded by land. ... The Murray River in Australia. ... Lobster boat A boat is a watercraft, usually smaller than most ships. ... A snowmobile tour at Yellowstone National Park (NPS Photo) A snowmobile (or snow scooter) is a land vehicle propelled by one or two rubber tracks, with skis for steering. ...

Forest Service offices administering the National Forest are in Butte, Dillon (which is the headqurters location), Philipsburg, Deer Lodge, Whitehall, Boulder, Ennis, Sheridan, Wise River, Wisdom, and Lima. Interstates 15 and 90, State Highways 43 and 278, and the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway all provide access to forest service roads, trailheads and local communities near the forest. Butte, Montana Butte is a city that is located in Silver Bow County, Montana and is the county seat. ... Dillon is a city located in Beaverhead County, Montana. ... Philipsburg is a town located in Granite County, Montana. ... Deer Lodge is a city located in Powell County, Montana. ... Whitehall is a town located in Jefferson County, Montana. ... Boulder is a town located in Jefferson County, Montana. ... Ennis is a town located in Madison County, Montana. ... Sheridan is a town located in Madison County, Montana. ... Wisdom is a census-designated place located in Beaverhead County, Montana. ... Lima is a town located in Beaverhead County, Montana. ... A typical rural stretch of Interstate highway, with two lanes in each direction separated by a large grassy median, and with cross-traffic limited to overpasses and underpasses. ... Mitchell Freeway in Perth, Western Australia For other uses, see Highway (disambiguation). ...

External links

• Official government site