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2017 Map of Dry Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Pipestone Hot Springs serves as a focal point in this Jefferson County landscape, where the high-altitude terrain of the Deerlodge National Forest meets the developed water systems of the valley floor. The map highlights a complex network of irrigation and drainage, including the Pipestone Ditch and the Paul-McArthur Ditch Number One, which trace the path of the Big Pipestone Cr. These features indicate the critical role of water management for local agriculture and settlement near the base of the mountains.

Rising above the valley, Dry Mtn and the curious geological formation of Ringing Rocks define the northern topography. High-country drainage is captured through several watercourses such as Gillespie Cr and Little Whitetail Cr. The transition from the protected forest lands to private holdings is marked by a series of named local roads like Mills Rd and Pipestone Rd, providing a clear record of rural access and property division in the early 21st century.