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1964 Map of Hamilton South

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Hamilton South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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The Bitterroot River carves a fertile valley through Ravalli County, serving as the central artery for this 1964 survey of the Hamilton area. The landscape transitions sharply from the high peaks of the Bitterroot National Forest, including Goat Mountain, to a complex network of agricultural irrigation east of the river. This intricate water system, comprising the Hedge Ditch, Republican Ditch, and Bitterroot Irrigation District Canal, illustrates the intensive land management required for local ranching and farming during this era.

Industrial and civic development is concentrated along the Northern Pacific railroad line, which connects the primary settlement of Hamilton to outlying areas like Grantsdale and Charlos Heights. Local history researchers will find notable detail in the town's educational infrastructure, with labels for the Washington Sch, Westview Sch, and Jefferson Sch. The presence of the Hamilton Airport and several Gravel Pits further indicates a period of mid-century infrastructure growth in western Montana.