2020 Map of Waterloo

About this map

The Waterloo settlement sits at a vital geographic junction where the Jefferson River valley meets the rising slopes of the Tobacco Root Mountains. This landscape is defined by its complex water management system, featuring an extensive network of irrigation channels like Parrot Ditch, Creeklyn Ditch, and Duffy Ditch that sustain the valley floor. To the south and east, the terrain climbs sharply into the Deerlodge National Forest, where deep ravines like Hellroaring Canyon and Mill Canyon cut through the high country. Historical transportation routes are evident in the path of the Old Stage Rd, which winds through the foothills, and the crossing at Parsons Bridge. The map captures the distinct contrast between the managed agricultural 'bench' lands and the high-elevation wilderness of the Antimony Cr drainage.