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2017 Map of Fromberg

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Fromberg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fromberg and Joliet anchor this rural Montana landscape, which is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation systems necessary for high-plains agriculture. The Clarks Fork Yellowstone River flows through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, feeding a complex hierarchy of waterworks including the Dutton Canal, Bartlett Canal, and the Young-Pickering Ditch. These man-made watercourses follow the natural contours of the land, supporting farms situated between the river valley and the rising elevations to the west.

Evidence of the area's early settlement is preserved in several local burial grounds, such as the Gebo Cem, Joliet Cem, and the uniquely named Wrangler Ditch Cem. The map also identifies the Two Bear Horst, a distinct geological feature, and important river crossings like the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone Bridge. Historically significant routes like the Joliet-Fromberg Rd link these agricultural communities, while specialized features like the Orchard Canal suggest the diverse farming practices of Carbon County.