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2020 Map of Fox Gulch

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Fox Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Big Hole River and its intricate network of irrigation canals define the landscape of this Beaverhead County region in 2020. The agricultural heritage of the valley is clearly mapped through numerous water management features, including the Miller Ditch, Huntley Ditch, Big Ditch, and the specifically named Jardine Ditch Number One. These systems demonstrate the long-standing efforts to divert water across the plains for ranching and farming in the shadow of the Beaverhead National Forest.

Evidence of early local settlement and family names appears in landmarks like Fox Gulch and Broomfield Gulch. To the south, the Popularis Cem sits near the junction of Burton Ditch and Jardine Ditch Number One, offering a vital point of interest for genealogists. The map also captures specialized land uses such as the Ice Pond near Miner Cr, reflecting the region's practical adaptations to its mountain-basin climate.