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2017 Map of Lonepine

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Lonepine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lonepine serves as a central hub in this Sanders County landscape, where the agricultural plains meet the rising timber of the Lolo National Forest. The region’s reliance on water management is evident in the extensive irrigation infrastructure, including the Camas Canal, Camas A Canal, and Camas D Canal that feed from the Upper Dry Fork Reservoir and Dry Fork Reservoir. This complex network of man-made waterways transforms the semi-arid valley floor into productive land, bounded by the natural course of the Little Bitterroot River.

Family and community history are preserved at the Indian Cem and Murray Memorial Cem located near the town center. Topographical landmarks like Rattlesnake Butte and Letzen Gulch provide distinct orientation points amidst a grid of rural roads such as Red Barn Rd and Garden Creek Rd. The map documents a classic Montana western-front environment where carefully managed water resources dictate the patterns of rural life and ranching.