2024 Map of Alder
USGS Topo · Published 2024About this map
The Ruby River winds through the heart of the Ruby Valley, a landscape defined by an intricate network of irrigation systems and historical gold-bearing drainages. The Vigilante Canal and numerous ditches like the McFadden Ditch, Passamari Ditch, and Ruby Valley Ditch illustrate the complex water management required for ranching and agriculture in this part of Madison County. To the east, the terrain rises into the Ruby Range, while the famous Alder Gulch cuts across the center of the sheet, a name synonymous with the region's mining heritage. Small settlements like Laurin, Ruby, and Alder serve as local anchors, accompanied by the Laurin Cem and Taylor Cem, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing early families of the valley. From the level ground of DeHorty Flat to the southern reaches of Dry Hollow, the map provides a contemporary view of a classic Montana landscape.
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