1949 Map of Ennis

About this map

Madison River valley life in the late 1940s is defined by the waters of Ennis Lake, where the Old Madison Powerhouse stands near the dam at the northern reach of the reservoir. The town of Ennis serves as a central hub, flanked by the nearby settlement of Jeffers and the Ennis Cemetery. This era shows a landscape transitioning from traditional ranching to mid-century recreation, evidenced by the presence of Windy Water Resort, Meadow Lake Camp, and the Harris Inn Landing Field. To the east, the topography rises sharply into the Madison Range, where the Gallatin National Forest is managed via remote outposts like the Cherry Creek Ranger Station. The mapping detail captures an intricate network of irrigation through the Fan Alluvium, including the Spring Creek Ditch and numerous family-held properties such as the Jumping Horse Stock Ranch and Shelhamer Ranch.