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2017 Map of Norris NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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The Madison River dominates this landscape along the border of Gallatin and Madison counties, carving through high-elevation terrain defined by complex water management systems. An extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Dell Ditch, Hutchison Ditch, and Sloan Ditch, illustrates the area's agricultural reliance on diverted river water. These human-made channels follow the contours of the river valley, supporting the ranching operations that have long shaped this part of Montana.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Black Cem near the junction of Norris Rd and the river, a key landmark in an area otherwise defined by wide-open spaces and rural transit corridors like Beartrap Rd. The convergence of Elk Cr and Cold Spring Cr with the primary river system highlights the natural drainage patterns that dictate the placement of roads such as Table Mountain Rd and Cooper Rd.