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1952 Map of Dalys

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Dalys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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The Beaverhead River valley serves as the primary corridor for transportation and settlement in this portion of Montana, where the Union Pacific railroad parallels the water's edge. This 1952 field-checked environment is defined by established family operations, including the Mooney Ranch and Henneberry Ranch, which are situated along the valley floor and foothills. Small railroad stops or clusters like Dalys and Grayling mark the infrastructure of the early 1950s.

Notable geological and navigational landmarks dot the landscape, such as the distinctive Pipe Organ Rock and its nearby Pipe Organ Lodge. Higher elevations are used for communication and navigation, evidenced by a Radio Relay Station and Airway Beacon No 30. While the valley floor supports ranching, the surrounding terrain like Henneberry Ridge and Bill Hill remains largely undeveloped, with industry limited to small-scale extraction like the Inactive Quarry and various gravel pits.