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1988 Map of Varney

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Varney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Varney and the surrounding high-country landscape of the Gravelly Range are documented in this late 1980s survey. The Madison River dominates the eastern edge of the sheet, providing a vital waterway for the region, while the Ennis National Fish Hatchery stands as a significant landmark near Blaine Spring Creek. The map details a transition from the river valley to the elevated terrain of the Beaverhead National Forest, where high-altitude water bodies like Axolotl Lake, Twin Lakes, and the Haypress Lakes are located.

Water management is evident through various features such as Reservoir Lake, Doubtful Reservoir, and Call-Road Reservoir, which likely supported local ranching or conservation efforts. The rugged geography is further defined by Dry Gulch and Morgan Gulch, alongside evidence of resource exploration marked by a Prospect. This map provides a clear view of the area's geography before significant modern development altered these traditional grazing and fishing lands.