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1965 Map of Dell

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Dell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Union Pacific railroad corridor anchors this high-country landscape, running parallel to the Red Rock River through the settlement of Dell. This 1965 survey, updated through the late 1970s, captures the vital infrastructure of the era, from the Dell Airport and its Airway Beacon to the network of jeep trails winding toward the Beaverhead National Forest.

The southwestern portion of the map is defined by the steep transition into the national forest, marked by family-named water sources and landmarks like Garr Spring, Keefer Spring, and Hansen Spring. These scattered springs and the presence of mining Prospects near White Pine Ridge suggest a history of seasonal ranching and mineral exploration. The terrain is further detailed by prominent features such as Red Butte and the converging drainages of Sage Creek and Big Sheep Creek.