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2020 Map of Melrose

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Melrose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Big Hole River carves a path through the heart of this Montana landscape, defining the boundaries where Silver Bow and Madison counties meet. The settlement of Melrose serves as a central point, anchored by the Melrose Cem and a local Po on Broad St. To the north, the small communities of Divide and Quinn sit near the river's bend, while the heights of Goat Mtn and Shepherd Mtn overlook the valley floor.

Evidence of the region's complex topography is visible in the network of canyons and drainages, such as Soap Gulch and Chicken Gulch, which cut through the western edge of the Beaverhead National Forest. This modern survey tracks the infrastructure connecting these isolated outposts, including St Hwy 91 and numerous rural access points like Big Horn Rd and Camp Creek Rd. Historical landmarks like Maiden Rock and Maddox Hole remain prominent features along the winding river corridor.