1950 Map of Belgrade

About this map

Belgrade and its surrounding agricultural valley appear here during a period of significant mid-century transition. The landscape is defined by the converging lines of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific RR and the Northern Pacific RR, which supported the region's ranching and grain economy. Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous rural landmarks, including the Dry Creek Church, Springhill School, and family-named sites like the Mc Crea Ranch. To the east, the terrain rises sharply into the Bridger Range and the timbered slopes of the Gallatin National Forest. The presence of the Gallatin Airfield and a Radio Range Station near the base line reflects the area's growing importance in postwar regional aviation. Along the East Gallatin River, smaller settlements like Menard Wye and Springhill remain connected by a network of ditches and creeks that irrigate the valley floor.