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1967 Map of Bing

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Bing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Bitterroot River floodplains and the adjacent elevated Sunset Bench define the landscape of this portion of Ravalli County in the late 1960s. The region is characterized by a sophisticated water management system designed for mountain-valley agriculture, featuring the Bitterroot Irrigation District Canal and numerous smaller channels such as the Union Ditch and Side Highway Ditch. These artificial waterways parallel the natural flow of McCalla Cr and the complex drainage of South Swamp Creek.

Settlement patterns follow the rail and road corridors, with the Burlington Northern railroad serving as a primary artery through the small community of Bing and the industrial activity at Victor Siding. Local history is anchored by landmarks like the Riverview Cem near the riverbanks and the strategic bridge points at Bell Crossing Br 3338 and Victor Crossing Br 3364, which connected the agricultural benchlands to the valley's transport network.