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1997 Map of Dell

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Dell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The high-plains settlement of Dell serves as the focal point of this 1990s landscape, positioned along the transport corridor that follows the Red Rock River. The map details a transition from the agricultural operations of the valley floor to the protected lands of the Beaverhead National Forest. This era shows the critical infrastructure supporting the region, including the Dell Airport and its accompanying Airway Beacon, as well as the Substa located along the highway.

Remote livestock operations like Briggs Ranch and Rock Island Ranch are visible, while the southern terrain is defined by complex canyon systems like Garr Canyon and Chute Canyon. For those tracing local history, the map identifies numerous named water sources such as Hansen Spring and Fizzle Spring, alongside evidence of resource exploration at the Prospects located near Deadwood Gulch. These features illustrate a landscape defined by ranching, aviation, and water management in the late twentieth century.