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1952 Map of Dalys

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Dalys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Beaverhead River valley serves as a vital corridor for both transport and agriculture in this 1952 record of southwestern Montana. The Union Pacific (Oregon Short Line) railroad tracks parallel the river, connecting isolated outposts like Dalys Station and Grayling. This era of ranching is clearly documented through the family-named properties that dot the landscape, including the Mooney Ranch, Ney Ranch, and Henneberry Ranch.

Distinctive geological landmarks define the canyon walls, notably the massive formation of Pipe Organ Rock and the nearby Pipe Organ Lodge. Industrial activity is localized at a Quarry near the river bend and a Gravel Pit further south. The topography transitions from the river bottom to higher elevations such as Henneberry Ridge and Bill Hill, while drainage systems like Grasshopper Creek and Gallagher Creek feed into the primary waterway. Notable infrastructure of the time includes a Radio Relay Station and Airway Beacon No. 30, reflecting the mid-century integration of modern communications into this rural setting.