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2011 Map of Twin Bridges

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Twin Bridges
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Twin Bridges sits at the headwaters of the Jefferson River, where several major Montana watercourses converge. This 2011 survey illustrates a landscape defined by its intricate hydrological network, including the Big Hole River, Beaverhead River, and Ruby River. The town serves as a local hub for agriculture and transportation, evidenced by the Madison County Fairgrounds and the Twin Bridges Airport.

Beyond the civic center, the map reveals a complex system of irrigation and water management essential to the high-plains ranching economy, with named features like the Bayers Ditch, Seyler-Tash Ditch, and Lewis-Jenkins Ditch. Family ranching legacies are anchored to the land at Pogliano Ranch and Seidensticker Ranch, while local heritage is preserved at the Masonic Cemetery and Twin Bridges Cemetery. The presence of the Alzen Cutoff and various sloughs like Schoolhouse Slough further highlight the shifting, water-carved nature of the valley.