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1963 Map of Vendome

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Vendome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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Jefferson River waters dominate the southeastern corner of this landscape, where the confluence of agriculture and industry is visible through an extensive network of irrigation and rail lines. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad cuts across the central territory, passing through the settlement of Vendome, while the Northern Pacific follows the river valley near Renova and Piedmont. These dual rail corridors illustrate the area's importance as a transportation junction during the mid-20th century.

Resource management is evident in the engineered waterways like Delmoe Ditch and Jefferson Canal, which redirect natural flows to support the valley. Local history is anchored by the Fish Creek Cem and scattered landmarks such as the Radio Towers and a remote Landing Area. The terrain transitions from the marshy Piedmont Swamp to the upland reaches of Cedar Gulch, marking a complex geography where county lines for Silver Bow, Jefferson, and Madison meet.