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2014 Map of Christensen Ranch

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Christensen Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Iron Mine sits near the center of this high-elevation landscape along the border of Beaverhead and Madison counties. The area is defined by a series of family-named agricultural outposts, including Bishop Place, Holden Place, and the Christensen Ranch. These settlements are connected by a network of drainage systems like Hoffman Cr and Carter Cr that cut through the terrain toward Bachelor Canyon.

Remote springs such as Hanson Spring, Aldrich Spring, and Eagle Spring provide critical water points in this arid ranching territory. The map illustrates a specialized land-use pattern where isolated homesteads and mining interests like The Iron Mine are reached via primitive routes like Sweetwater Rd. This 2014 survey documents the enduring pastoral footprint of Southwest Montana, where naming conventions remain tied to individual family legacies and specific geographic features like Axes Canyon.