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1951 Map of Brisbin

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Brisbin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Paradise Valley serves as the centerpiece of this mid-century survey, where the Yellowstone River winds through a landscape defined by ranching and early mountain conservation. The Northern Pacific railroad tracks run parallel to the river, connecting small sidings and settlements like Brisbin and Allens Spur. This era in Park County shows a robust network of rural education, evidenced by four distinct schoolhouses including Richland Sch and Pine Creek School.

Social and civic life is anchored by landmarks such as the Paradise Valley Community Hall and the Pine Creek Ch. The transition from the valley floor to the high peaks of the Gallatin National Forest is sharp, with Wineglass Mountain and Canyon Mountain towering over the eastern drainage of Suce Creek and Deep Creek. For genealogists and local historians, the inclusion of the Strickland Cem and various family-named features like Trowbridge Ranch offers a clear view of the mid-century community structure.