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1965 Map of Briggs Ranch

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Briggs Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Briggs Ranch serves as a primary point of reference in this landscape of southwestern Montana, situated where the high plains meet the intricate drainages of the Beaverhead Mountains. The map illustrates a ranching and transportation corridor defined by the Red Rock River and its confluence with Sage Creek. The Union Pacific railroad line runs parallel to the river, following the valley floor alongside a primitive Landing Strip, highlighting the area's reliance on both rail and light aircraft for connectivity.

Water remains the central theme of the topography, with numerous family-named water sources such as Ashbough Spring and Knox Spring sustaining the livestock operations. The terrain rises sharply to the east into Ashbough Canyon and The Basin, marked by a network of jeep trails that navigate the steep draws and gulches. A Gaging Sta on the river indicates the importance of water management in this high-altitude environment during the mid-1960s.