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2017 Map of Dillon West

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Dillon West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The city of Dillon serves as the focal point of this Montana landscape, where the campus of The Univ of Montana Western sits adjacent to a complex network of waterways. The Beaverhead River meanders through the valley, supported by an intricate system of irrigation including the East Bench Canal, West Side Canal, and Poindexter Slough. These water features, alongside numerous ditches like the Owen Ditch and Tulley Ditch, illustrate the vital role of water management in the region's agricultural history.

Southwest along the Union Pacific railroad line, the small settlement of Barretts stands near the Beaverhead Canyon Gateway, marking a transition toward the higher ground of Ermont Gulch. Evidence of early transit and infrastructure is visible at the West Side Canal Bridge and a documented Ford across the river. The map also reveals the local importance of natural springs, such as Tulley Spring, and geographic markers like Smith Island, providing a detailed look at the rural and municipal development of Beaverhead County.