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1960 Map of Waterloo

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Waterloo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Jefferson River defines the western valley floor of this Montana landscape, where the Northern Pacific railroad tracks parallel the water near the settlement of Waterloo. This 1960 survey illustrates a sharp transition from the irrigated ranch lands of The Bench and the Parrot Ditch to the high alpine reaches of the Deerlodge National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace several named properties including Riverside Ranch, Wagon Wheel Ranch, and White Rock Ranch, which highlight the importance of river-bottom agriculture during this era.

Deep in the high country, the map reveals a network of high-altitude lakes and peaks including Hollowtop Mountain and Mount Jefferson. The presence of Mammoth and the cluster of activity near Bismark Reservoir suggest the legacy of mining and water management in the Beaverhead Mountains. Notable high-altitude settlements such as Letterville are documented alongside the remote trails and passes that connect these rugged drainages.