2017 Map of Darby

About this map

The Bitterroot River carves a central path through this Ravalli County valley, anchoring the local settlements of Darby and Como. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the irrigated fields along the riverbanks to the steep, gulch-cut slopes of the Bitterroot National Forest. Local infrastructure like the Bitterroot River Bridge and Tin Cup Creek Bridge facilitate movement between the valley floor and the residential developments at University Heights. Numerous geographic features, such as McQuirk Gulch and Ike Williams Gulch, underscore a history of family-named landmarks and local prospecting. Water management and recreation are central to the area, evidenced by the presence of Lake Como and Shannon Lake in the western hills. Researchers can also locate the Lone Pine Cem near the river, a key site for genealogical study within this mountain community.