Montana Secondary Highway 435
 Secondary Highway 435 | |
|---|---|
| Route information | |
| Maintained by MDT | |
| Length | 28 mi (45 km) |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lewis and Clark |
| Highway system | |
Secondary Highway 435 (S-435), also known as the Southern Rocky Mountain Front Scenic Drive, is a state secondary highway. The highway passes by scenic points such as Haystack Butte, Bean Lake, Dearborn River, and the Dearborn River High Bridge. The route is paved for a small portion.[1][2]
Route description
The route begins in Augusta at an intersection with US 287 and Sun Canyon Road/Manix Street.[3] The route continues south with views of Sawtooth Ridge and Haystack Butte. The route then passes by Bean Lake. Afterwards, the road loses its paving and turns to gravel. It then crosses over the Dearborn River on the Dearborn River High Bridge. It continues south passing over Cuniff Creek, Wrangle Creek, and the confluence of Hardgrove Creek, Big Skunk Creek, and Middle Fork Dearborn River. It then joins Montana Highway 200.[1][4]
During past floodings of Elk Creek, damage had been done to the highway, causing damage and some of the road to be redone. However, the route also helped the flooding, providing a blockade for the flood water.[5]
See also
References
- 1 2 "The Southern Rocky Mountain Front Scenic Drive in Central Montana : Information, Photos and Maps". www.bigskyfishing.com. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Photo of Highway 435 & The Rocky Mountain Front in Montana". www.bigskyfishing.com. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Augusta Montana Picture Tour". MontanaPictures.Net. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Home Page". Montana FWP. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Augusta Flood Mitigation" (PDF). lccountymt.gov. Lewis and Clark County. June 2022. Retrieved May 17, 2026.