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1950 Map of Cameron

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Cameron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Madison River dominates the valley floor in this mid-century survey of Madison County, providing the lifeblood for a landscape defined by ranching and timber. High-altitude meadows and ridges give way to the Cameron Bench, where the settlement of Cameron sits amidst a network of irrigation works, including a prominent Flume and several systems labeled Ditch. This area serves as a transition between the productive river bottom and the high peaks of the Beaverhead National Forest to the east.

Legacy operations are well-documented throughout the drainage, ranging from the Krauss Sawmill near Dry Creek to specialized extraction at the Mountain Talc Mine and Ruby Mine. The map traces numerous family-named landmarks such as the Storey Ranch, Olsen Ranch, and Armitage Ranch, reflecting a period when remote mountain holdings were the primary drivers of the local economy. Administrative outposts like the Bear Creek Ranger Station and Wall Creek Ranger Station highlight the early management of these public lands.