
The Ruby River winds through this Madison County landscape, where an intricate network of historical irrigation infrastructure defines the valley floor. Settlers and ranchers shaped the terrain with extensive water systems, including the Snapp-Donegan Ditch, Peterson Ditch, and Kruse Ditch, many of which follow the natural contours of the land to support agriculture in this high-elevation environment. To the east, the topography rises sharply into the Beaverhead National Forest, culminating in the prominent peaks of the Snowcrest Range and Snowcrest Mtn. These uplands are dissected by numerous drainages such as Clovis Gulch and Powder Gulch. The map reveals a land divided between the managed water resources of the river bottom and the protected wilderness of the mountains, connected by fundamental routes like Upper Ruby Rd and Greenhorn Creek Rd.
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1888 · Three Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Dillon
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1894 · Three Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1895 · Three Forks
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1947 · Bozeman
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1948 · Bozeman
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1949 · Varney
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Monument Ridge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Bozeman
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Dubois
USGS Topo · 1:250,000