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1964 Map of Ravalli

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Ravalli
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The National Bison Range dominates the landscape of this 1964 survey, centered on the high peaks and protected valleys of Lake and Sanders counties. The Bison Range Headquarters is positioned in the northwest, providing access to the steep terrain of Headquarters Ridge and Red Sleep Mountain. A Lookout Tower sits atop the high ground, overlooking a network of drainages including Pauline Creek and the South Fork.

Transport and irrigation infrastructure define the lowlands, where the Northern Pacific railroad follows the course of the Jocko River through the settlement of Ravalli. The map documents the vital water management systems of the era, such as the Mission Canal and the Jocko Canal. Notable geological features like the Ravalli Potholes and the secluded Alexander Basin highlight the unique topography found at the confluence of the river and mountain ranges.