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1997 Map of Pine Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Christianson Ranch and the Wallace Christianson Ranch anchor this high-country landscape along the Big Hole River as it was mapped in the late 1990s. The region is defined by a network of family-named agricultural holdings, including Bacon Ranch, Nichols Ranch, and Smith Ranch, which reflect the long-standing ranching traditions of Beaverhead National Forest.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Paddock Ditch and numerous drainages like Stewart Creek and Mudd Creek. Topographical landmarks such as Pine Hill and the distinctive Chalk Bluff overlook the river valley, while the boundary between the Wise River Ranger District and Wisdom Ranger District splits the forest land. The presence of Toomey Lake and various gulches like York Gulch suggest a landscape shaped by both natural erosion and intentional irrigation.