1965 Map of Antelope Butte

About this map

The Missouri River snakes through the heart of this landscape, meeting the Smith River in a territory defined by expansive plateaus and steep coulees. Initially surveyed in the mid-1960s, the terrain is dominated by the Sun River Bench to the north and Truly Bench to the south. Human activity is marked by infrastructure and resource extraction, including several Gravel Pits and a Mine tucked near the river bluffs. The map captures a moment of mid-century utility, showing a Weigh Station, multiple Radio Towers, and a Gaging Sta along the riverbanks. Rural travel is facilitated by Tenmile Lane and the winding River Road, while drainage features like Lord Coulee and numerous named Spring points illustrate the complex hydrology of the Montana plains.