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2011 Map of Dunn Creek

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Dunn Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Boulder River drainage in Jefferson County defines this landscape, where early 21st-century ranching and irrigation systems are clearly documented. The map highlights the agricultural infrastructure of the region, including the Murphy Quaintance Ditch and Carey Ditch, which divert water to support the Quaintance Ranch. These water-rights markers are essential for understanding the land-use patterns of this part of Montana, showing how water is managed across the valleys and gulches.

Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by the Boulder Valley Cemetery in the north and several family-named landmarks like McKanna Spring and Quaintance Spring. The terrain is characterized by a series of drainages and ridges, from the North Dunn Canyon and Dunn Canyon to Wilson Ridge, illustrating the transition from river bottom to higher elevations near the Bull Mountain Rural Fire Dist Sta 2.