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1997 Map of Jackson

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Jackson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The settlement of Jackson serves as a focal point in this high-valley landscape, where ranching and thermal features define the local geography. Just north of the town center, Jardine Hot Spring and the Jackson Cemetery stand near the Big Hole River, while the Jackson Work Center and Johnson Ranch indicate the area's agricultural and administrative importance. This late-20th-century revision by the Forest Service highlights a complex system of water management, featuring the Jackson Ditch, Hamby DITCH, and Kirk Ditch that lace the valley floor to support local livestock and hay production.

Mountainous terrain rises to the east, marked by Ski Hill and Davis Bench, while the western portion is dominated by the Beaverhead National Forest within the Wisdom Ranger District. Historical layers are visible through the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, which traverses the northern section of the quadrangle. These features, combined with family-named landmarks like Blanchard Pond and Englejard Creek, provide a detailed record of the Big Hole Basin's settlement patterns.