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1960 Map of Bynum

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Bynum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Bynum serves as the focal point of this 1960s agricultural and ranching landscape, situated along the Great Northern rail line in Teton County. The map reveals an intricate water management system essential to the high plains, featuring the expansive Bynum Reservoir, Farmers Reservoir, and a network of irrigation works including Farmers Ditch and Eldorado Ditch. The distribution of family operations like the Miller Colony, Erickson Ranch, and Monkman Ranch reflects the enduring homesteading legacy of the region.

South of the Teton River, the terrain transitions into the distinct topography of the Teton Buttes and the broad expanse of Watson Flats. Researchers will find significant local landmarks such as Tetonview Sch, the Teton-Spring Creek Bird Preserve, and several remote survey stations like Vabm 4362. The map's detail extends to the numerous coulees, such as Sevenmile Coulee and Mc Donald Coulee, which define the drainage patterns of this Montana ranching territory.