1949 Map of Ennis

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Ennis Lake and the Madison River dominate this Madison County landscape, showing a post-war ranching and power-generating corridor before modern development. The map details an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Spring Creek Ditch, Hammond Ditch, and the H Lazy B Ditch, which supported the valley's agricultural economy. This 1949 survey documents the transition of industry at the Old Madison Powerhouse (Aband) and the newer Madison Powerhouse. Cultural landmarks like the Ennis Cem and the Harris Inn offer vital data points for genealogists. The eastern portion of the sheet rises into the Gallatin National Forest, where the Cherry Creek Ranger Station and Hammond Creek Ranger Station monitored the high country near Fan Mountain. Small communities like Ennis, Mc Allister, and Jeffers serve as the primary social hubs amid numerous named family holdings such as the Skelhamer Ranch and Diamond J Ranch.