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2017 Map of Avon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Avon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Avon sits at the confluence of several mountain waterways, serving as a focal point for this Powell County landscape. The Little Blackfoot River winds through the valley, spanned by the Little Blackfoot River Bridge, while the surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages including Threemile Cr, Trout Cr, and Spotted Dog Cr. This geography reflects a typical Montana mountain-valley settlement pattern where ranching and transport routes follow the natural corridors carved by the water.

Local history is anchored by the Avon Cem situated north of the main township. To the southeast, the terrain rises into the Helena National Forest, indicating the transition from valley floor to protected timberlands. A series of rural routes, such as Snowshoe Creek Rd and Spotted Dog Canyon Rd, trace the paths of lesser tributaries like Snowshoe Cr and Warm Spring Cr, illustrating how the community remains interconnected with the rugged backcountry.