1949 Map of Ennis

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The Madison River valley and the high peaks of the Madison Range dominate this landscape, which captures a vital intersection of ranching and hydroelectric power at mid-century. The impoundment of Ennis Lake is central to the area's development, supported by the Madison Powerhouse and the Old Madison Powerhouse located further north along the canyon. The valley floor reveals a dense network of family-owned ranching operations such as the Jumping Horse Stock Ranch, Shelhamer Ranch, and Lawton Ranch, all sustained by intricate irrigation works like the CH Lazy B Ditch.