1997 Map of Bond

About this map

Bond and its surrounding water infrastructure define this high-elevation landscape in Beaverhead County. The complex network of irrigation and water management is evident through features like the Beaverhead Water Company Ditch, Willow Creek Ditch, and the West Side Canal. These man-made channels contrast with natural terrain features such as Cave Gulch and Frying Pan Gulch. The reliance on water storage for ranching or agriculture in this arid environment is reflected in the placement of Blomquist Reservoir and Overnight Reservoir. Local transit and land division are anchored by Anderson Lane, while industrial activity is noted at a Gravel Pit near the center of the sheet. The layout of Guidici Ditch and Murray Ditch further illustrates how early-twentieth-century water rights shaped the development of this Montana valley.