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1963 Map of Sheridan

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Sheridan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The town of Sheridan serves as the focal point of this Madison County survey, situated in the heart of the fertile Ruby Valley. The landscape is defined by a sophisticated network of water management, with numerous irrigation features like the West Bench Canal, Carey Ditch, and Bouge Lateral branching off the Ruby River. These systems demonstrate the agrarian foundation of the region during the mid-20th century, supporting the small settlements that dot the valley floor.

To the east, the terrain rises into the Ruby Range, where steep gulches like Antelope Gulch and Coutee drain toward the valley. Notable local landmarks include Sheridan Cem, the Robbers Roost Sch further south, and the Brandon settlement near Mill Creek. The map records a dense pattern of family-named roads and ditches, including Hyndman, Ayotte, and Marshall, reflecting the deep-rooted community structure of this Montana ranching district.