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2020 Map of Dell

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Dell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Oregon Short Line railroad corridor dictates the settlement pattern of this Montana landscape, running parallel to the Red Rock River through the heart of the valley. The small community of Dell serves as a central point for local transportation, supported by the nearby Dell Flight Strip and the Big Sheep Creek Bridge. This 2020 survey illustrates how modern infrastructure follows the same natural routes established by early pioneers and rail engineers, with the W Side Frontage Rd and Interstate system tracing the historic path toward the Continental Divide.

To the west, the terrain rises sharply into the Beaverhead National Forest, where a network of drainages and springs defines the high country. Landmarks such as White Pine Ridge and Red Butte overlook a series of named gulches and canyons, including Garr Canyon and Chute Canyon. Numerous water sources, including Keefer Spring and Hansen Spring, are noted throughout these uplands, highlighting the importance of reliable water in this semi-arid ranching region.