1967 Map of Allard

About this map

The Northern Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal path across this Dawson County landscape, anchoring the small settlements of Allard and Curry. Mapped in the mid-1960s as part of the Missouri River Basin development program, the area is defined by a complex drainage network including Griffith Creek, Glendive Creek, and Krug Creek. The presence of the Burning Coal Mine in the northern section indicates the region's underlying geological resources, while several spring locations suggest the importance of reliable water sources in this high plains environment. The terrain is marked by intricate contouring, illustrating the transition from open range to the breaks and coulees typical of eastern Montana. Interstate 94 and Route 10 parallel the rail line, showing the evolution of the regional transportation corridor that connects these isolated outposts.