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2024 Map of Ajax Ranch

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Ajax Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest covers the southwestern portion of this map, where the terrain transitions into a complex drainage system of high-altitude creeks. Notable waterways like Sawmill Creek and Slag-a-melt Creek feed into the broader basin of Big Swamp Creek, illustrating the intricate hydrological network of this Montana landscape. The map's labeling reveals a pattern of ranching and land use supported by a network of local roads such as Big Lake Creek Rd and Diltana Ranch Rd.

The presence of numerous creek branches, including North Branch Big Swamp Creek and South Branch Big Swamp Creek, suggests a well-watered valley floor that historically supported agricultural and grazing operations. These named water bodies and local lanes, like Peterson Ln and Twin Lakes Rd, provide essential context for researchers tracing the development of land parcels and ranching boundaries in this part of Beaverhead County.