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1950 Map of Belgrade

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Belgrade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Belgrade serves as the primary hub of this landscape, situated at the intersection of the Northern Pacific RR and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific RR. The map captures a detailed view of the Gallatin Valley's agricultural and social structure at mid-century, where the East Gallatin River and numerous irrigation features like the Smith Ditch supported a network of small settlements and family ranches. This rural density is evident in the frequency of localized institutions, such as the Springhill School, Dry Creek Church, and Reese Creek Cem.

The eastern portion of the sheet is dominated by the steep rise of the Bridger Range and the Gallatin National Forest, providing a sharp vertical contrast to the sprawling valley floor. Of particular interest to local historians is the documentation of smaller stops and siding locations like Menard Wye, Spain, and Camona, along with the Gallatin Airfield and the Radio Range Station, which highlight the era's evolving transportation infrastructure in Gallatin County.