1949 Map of Ennis

About this map

Ennis serves as the hub of this Madison County landscape, situated west of the Madison River and north of the expansive Alluvial Fan spreading from the Beaverhead Mountains. In the late 1940s, the region was defined by a ranching and recreational economy, evidenced by named properties like the Jumping Horse Stock Ranch and Valley Garden Ranch, alongside guest accommodations such as the Windy Water Resort and Lake Shore Lodge. To the north, Ennis Lake dominates the valley floor, powered by the Madison Powerhouse and its older counterpart near Mc Allister. The map documents early aviation and infrastructure in the valley, including the Harris Inn Landing Field and the Cedar Creek Aqueduct. Higher elevations to the east reach into the Gallatin National Forest, where the Cherry Creek Ranger Station and Fan Mountain overlook the drainage systems of Cherry Creek and Jack Creek.