2017 Map of Vendome

About this map

Vendome and Piedmont sit at the intersection of mountain terrain and agricultural valley where Little Pipestone Cr and Big Pipestone Cr drain toward the valley floor. This 2017 study illustrates a landscape defined by water management and transit, with the Jefferson River winding through the southeastern corner near Renova. The complex network of irrigation, including the Pleasant Valley Ditch, Creeklyn Ditch, and the Jefferson Canal, speaks to the importance of water rights in this arid region of Montana. Historical footprints remain visible in the Fish Creek Cem and the naming of Stage Coach Rd, reflecting old travel corridors between the Cedar Gulch highlands and the lower pastures of Piedmont Swamp. The convergence of Jefferson and Silver Bow counties near Fish Cr highlights the map's role in documenting modern administrative boundaries alongside early pioneer landmarks.