Table Mountain is the highest peak in Madison County’s Highland Mountains, rising to 10,213 feet within Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Beyond its prominence as a summit, it is important as a local watershed in the upper Jefferson River system. The headwaters of Moose Creek, Fish Creek, and Hell's Canyon Creek all begin on its slopes, and each stream is a significant tributary of the Jefferson River. In this high-ridge landscape, Table Mountain stands out both for its elevation and for the way its waters help shape the surrounding country.