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2011 Map of Dell

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Dell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Dell occupies a strategic position in the river-carved landscape of Beaverhead County, where the Red Rock River and its major tributaries converge. This 2011 survey illustrates a ranching and transportation corridor defined by the confluence of Big Sheep Creek and Little Sheep Creek, which flow through deep-cut landmarks such as Garr Canyon and Chute Canyon. The map reveals the specialized infrastructure of this high-valley region, including the Dell Flight Strip and the Big Sheep Creek Bridge on Main St.

Resource extraction and water management are prominent throughout the terrain. The McCarthy Gypsum Mine sits on the western edge of the valley, while a network of named water sources like Lyon Spring, Harper Spring, and Fizzle Spring underscores the importance of every reliable spring in this arid Montana environment. From the heights of Red Butte to the drainage of Sage Creek, the map provides a clear view of the rural homesteads and agricultural roads that sustain the community.