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1980 Map of Hamilton

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Hamilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

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The Bitterroot River valley serves as the primary corridor for human activity on this 1980 survey, anchored by the seat at Hamilton. This narrow agricultural and residential strip stands in sharp contrast to the immense protected lands that flank it. To the west, the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness and Nez Perce National Forest cover the high country of the Bitterroot Range, while the Clearwater National Forest spans the northern reaches into Idaho.

Tracing the valley floor reveals a string of historic settlements including Corvallis, Victor, and Woodside, which are supported by the irrigation and drainage of numerous mountain creeks like Blodgett Creek and Sawtooth Creek. Local landmarks such as the County Fairground and Hamilton Airport reflect the established community infrastructure of the era, while the rugged interior features notable peaks like El Capitan and the Como Peaks overlooking the waters of Lake Como.