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1963 Map of Dillon West

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Dillon West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Beaverhead River valley serves as a bustling corridor for transportation and agriculture in this early 1960s survey of Dillon. The city itself is the clear hub of activity, featuring the High School, Parkview School, and the local Fairground. The presence of the Union Pacific railroad and the Radio Tower (KDBM) highlights the area's mid-century role as a regional center for communication and transit.

Agricultural development is evident in the intricate network of water management features, including the East Bench Canal, which was under construction at the time of the field check, and the West Side Canal. Further south along the river, the smaller community of Barretts sits near the Beaverhead Canyon Gateway, while to the west, the label for Ermont identifies a quiet settlement along Rattlesnake Creek and the Big Hole Road.