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2020 Map of Beaverhead Rock SW

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Beaverhead Rock SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Agricultural water management and irrigation infrastructure define the borderlands between Beaverhead County and Madison County. The landscape is dominated by the East Bench Canal and a network of named waterways including Brown Ditch, Larson Ditch, and the Staudher Bishop Ditch. This 2020 map documents the vital role of these systems in supporting local ranching and farming operations, particularly in the vicinity of Charlton Slough and along the various creek drainages.

Local access is maintained through a grid of rural routes such as Stone Creek Rd, Trout Creek Rd, and E Bench Rd. Family names appear on thoroughfares like Stoddard Ln and Christensen Ln, offering valuable clues for genealogical research in this section of Southwest Montana. The terrain is characterized by numerous small drainages, from Spring Cr to Willow-Spring Cr, which channel water from the higher elevations down toward the canal system.