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2020 Map of Wisdom

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Wisdom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Big Hole River meanders through the high mountain valley surrounding the town of Wisdom, a community historically anchored by the ranching industry and its proximity to the Beaverhead National Forest. This modern 2020 survey illustrates a landscape defined by water management and irrigation, featuring infrastructure such as the Miller Ditch and Helping Ditch that support local agriculture. The town center is detailed with street names including Pine St and Main St, while the nearby Wisdom Airport and Gibbons School serve as primary community hubs.

To the south and east, the terrain rises toward landmarks like Jackson Hill and Stewart Mountain. The map identifies established properties such as the Ajax Ranch and Highland Ranch, providing valuable points of reference for local land ownership and genealogy. Tributaries like Steel Creek and Sheep Creek feed into the river system, reflecting the hydrologic complexity of this part of Beaverhead County.