2017 Map of Waterloo

About this map

Waterloo sits at a critical intersection of water and terrain in this 2017 survey, positioned between the braiding channels of the Jefferson River and the rising slopes of the Deerlodge National Forest. The landscape is defined by its complex irrigation network, including the Parrot Ditch, Creeklyn Ditch, and Cornforth Ditch, which support agricultural activity across a high terrace known as The Bench. This area reveals the persistent importance of early transport routes, with Old Stage Rd winding south toward the rugged topography of Hellroaring Canyon and Bumby Gulch. The northern section is dominated by the river's influence, marked by Parsons Slough and Parsons Bridge, where the boundaries of Silver Bow, Madison, and Jefferson Counties converge. As the terrain ascends to the east, numerous named drainages like Mill Canyon and Brooks Cr cut through the foothills, illustrating the transition from valley floor to forest highlands.