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1951 Map of Brisbin

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Brisbin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Paradise Valley is defined by the braiding channels of the Yellowstone River as it flows between the steep slopes of the Gallatin National Forest. This mid-century survey illustrates a landscape where early settlement patterns are anchored by the Northern Pacific railroad, which runs parallel to the river. Small social and educational hubs are distributed throughout the valley floor, including Richland Sch, Deep Creek School, and Pine Creek School, serving the scattered ranches and communities like Brisbin and Allens Spur.

To the east, the terrain rises sharply toward Wineglass Mountain, with numerous creeks such as Suce Creek and Deep Creek cutting through the foothills. The presence of the Deep Creek Ranger Sta and the Luebeck Park Assembly Grounds underscores the area's dual role as a working ranching valley and a gateway to the national forest. Local history is further grounded in sites like Strickland Cem and the Paradise Valley Community Hall, which served as central gathering points for the rural population.