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2024 Map of Hamilton South

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Hamilton South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Hamilton serves as a focal point for the Bitterroot Valley, with the Ravalli County Courthouse anchoring the town center and Bitterroot College nearby. The landscape transitions from the residential and institutional streets of the county seat toward the surrounding peaks and timberlands. The Bitterroot River threads through the valley, joined by tributaries like Skalkaho Creek and Roaring Lion Creek, reflecting a geography defined by its watercourses and the proximity of the Bitterroot National Forest.

South of the main settlement, Grantsdale and Charles Heights mark the continued expansion along the valley floor. Genealogists can identify key burial sites such as Riverview Cem and Grantsdale Cem, while landmarks like Tammany Hill and Goat Mtn provide essential topographic context for the area. The map illustrates a high-mountain valley where civil infrastructure meets the wilderness of the Bitterroot Mountains and Sapphire Mountains.