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1962 Map of Dillon East

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Dillon East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Dillon sits at the western edge of this landscape, serving as a hub for the agricultural and ranching operations of Beaverhead County. The Beaverhead River and Selway Slough define the low-lying valley floor, where an intricate network of irrigation projects like the Dillon Canal, East Bench Canal, and Stodden Ditch supports local cultivation. This infrastructure reflects the region's long-standing reliance on managed water to sustain valley life against the rising slopes to the east.

Away from the river, the terrain climbs toward the southeast, marked by Hoffman Gulch and the drainage of Blacktail Deer Creek. Local landmarks include the Dillon Airport and the Mountain View Cemetery, while recreation is represented by the Dillon Municipal Golf Course. The survey captures a moment in the mid-20th century when traditional ranching routes like Sweetwater Road remained the primary arteries connecting the town to the higher reaches of Axe Canyon.