1962 Map of Dillon East

About this map

Dillon sits at the edge of the Beaverhead River valley in this early 1960s survey, showing the town as a vital regional hub where valley agriculture meets the rising terrain of the East Bench. The landscape is defined by its water management systems, including the extensive Dillon Ditch and a large canal system noted as being under construction at the time of the field check. This infrastructure highlights the era's transition toward expanded irrigation and local development. Genealogy and local history researchers will find the Mountain View Cemetery clearly marked, along with community landmarks like the Dillon Municipal Golf Course and the Dillon Airport. Further south and east, the map traces the winding course of Blacktail Deer Creek and the varied topography of Hoffman Gulch and Axes Canyon, illustrating the shift from river-bottom settlements to the high, arid benches of Beaverhead County.