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1988 Map of Dailey Lake

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Dailey Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Paradise Valley serves as the central corridor for this 1980s topographic study, where the Yellowstone River cuts through the Montana landscape. The map reveals a transition from the agricultural and transport-oriented valley floor to the protected elevations of the Gallatin National Forest. While the high ground is marked by summits like Fridley and Golmeyer, the valley contains specific historical markers of development including the Emigrant Cem and scattered Gravel Pits.

Transport history is visible through the Old Railroad Grade running parallel to the river, indicating former rail connectivity through this region. Water resources are plentiful, from the prominent Dailey Lake to mountain-fed drainages like Big Creek and Sixmile Creek. The presence of the Roadside Park near the river suggests the area's role as a thoroughfare for travelers moving toward the nearby national park system during the late twentieth century.