1982 Map of Armington

About this map

Belt Creek carves a deep valley through this portion of Cascade County, creating a sharp contrast between the irrigated bottomlands and the high, windswept terrain of Swede Bench. In the early 1980s, the small community of Armington and its neighbor Armington Junction serve as the primary hubs for this agricultural and transport corridor. The Burlington Northern railroad follows the winding path of the creek, a lifeline for moving grain and minerals from the nearby plains. Cultural landmarks like the Tiger Butte Community Center and Pleasant View Cemetery provide a sense of the long-standing community ties in this rural landscape. Along the hillsides, signs of industry appear in the form of several Gravel Pits, while the Neil Creek Ranch represents the ranching heritage that persists alongside the watercourses of Big Otter Creek and French Coulee.