1956 Map of Acton

About this map

Acton sits at the center of this 1950s study, positioned where the transport lines meet the high plains of Yellowstone County. The landscape is defined by the broad expanse of the Comanche Flats, which transitions into a more complex drainage network to the south and east. Here, the North Fork and South Fork converge toward Five Mile Creek, creating a varied topography that dictated the placement of early infrastructure. Rural community life is anchored by the Fairview Sch and Coakley Ch, providing valuable markers for genealogists tracing family roots in this part of Montana. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by a Gravel Pit and several mapped wells, while Atley Creek flows through the southern reaches of the quadrangle. The map reflects a mid-century era of Missouri River Basin development, capturing the balance between agricultural ranchland and the essential water sources like the local Spring.