2014 Map of Belt

About this map

The town of Belt serves as a focal point in this 2014 survey of Cascade County, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of coulees draining toward the valley. The presence of the Wayne Tunnel near the settlement of Wayne reflects the historical railroad engineering required to navigate this portion of Montana. The terrain rises sharply at Belt Butte to the southeast, overlooking a series of drainage systems including French Coulee, Lewis Coulee, and Graham Coulee. Genealogists may find interest in the Lower Belt Cem located in the northern reaches of the quadrangle along the winding path of Belt Creek. The map also traces various local routes such as Highwood Rd and Red Coulle Rd, illustrating the modern transportation framework overlying the traditional township and range divisions of t20n r6e and t19n r6e.