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2011 Map of Belt

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Belt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Belt sits at the confluence of the winding Belt Creek and several deep coulees, defining the landscape of this Cascade County region. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts, most notably at Belt Butte and through the various drainages like Orr Coulee and Lewis Coulee. This survey documents the intersection of historical industry and local transit, featuring the East Belt Mine and the engineering of the Wayne Tunnel near the settlement of Wayne.

Rural infrastructure is well-defined, showing the paths of Red Coulee Rd and Highwood Rd as they navigate the ridges above the creek beds. For those tracing the area's development, the map identifies essential civic landmarks such as the Belt Post Office and the Lower Belt Cemetery, alongside modern recreational additions like the Fort Ponderosa RV Park. The network of local roads and water bodies, including Little Belt Creek and Box Elder Creek, provides a clear view of how geography shaped this Montana community's growth.