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1967 Map of Hamilton North

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Hamilton North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Bitterroot River serves as the central artery for this late-1960s survey of the valley north of Hamilton. The landscape transitions from the agricultural expanse of Poverty Flat and the intricate irrigation networks of the Republican Ditch and Corvallis Canal to the steep eastern front of the Bitterroot National Forest. Along the river’s edge, historical transport routes like the Lewis and Clark Trail and the Burlington Northern railroad corridor define the settlement patterns of Woodside and Riverside.

Notable local landmarks include the Blodgett Cem and the County Fairground, alongside aviation and communication infrastructure such as the Hamilton Airport and the Radio Tower (KLYQ). The presence of numerous named drainages, including Blodgett Creek and Mill Creek, underscores the importance of water management for the valley’s mid-century rural economy. This map provides a clear record of the intersection between established ranching land and the growing infrastructure of the Bitterroot Valley.