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2020 Map of Racetrack

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Racetrack area of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is defined by a complex network of water management features and historical transport routes. At the base of the mountains, the Powell Reservoirs feed into Powell Cr, while the larger Clark Fork river flows through the valley floor. Irrigation and drainage systems are prominent across the landscape, including the W Side Canal and Morrison Ditch, which support the agricultural life of the region.

Transportation history is visible through the presence of the Yellowstone Trl, a precursor to the modern highway system, running parallel to the river. Several mountain drainages, such as Dempsey Cr, Racetrack Cr, and Modesty Cr, emerge from the high country into the valley. These natural corridors are often followed by local roads like Dempsey Creek Rd and Upper Racetrack Rd, providing access to the higher elevations and Morrison Gulch.