1949 Map of Ennis

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Ennis Lake and the Madison River dominate this 1949 survey of the Madison Valley, reflecting a landscape defined by water management and early 20th-century ranching. The transition from industrial infrastructure to recreational land is evident in the presence of both the Old Madison Powerhouse and the Madison Powerhouse near the Gallatin National Forest boundary. A complex system of irrigation, including the Hammond Ditch, branches across the Alluvial Fan, supporting numerous named properties like the Shelhamer Ranch and Jumping Horse Stock Ranch. Local aviation and hospitality of the era are represented by the Harris Inn Landing Field and Windy Water Resort on the lakeshore. To the west, the settlement of Ennis and the smaller community of Jeffers serve as the valley's hubs, while the Ennis Cem and various ranger stations provide essential points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracking the development of Madison County.