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1978 Map of Benchland, 1979 Print
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1978 Map of Benchland

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Benchland serves as the central hub of this Central Montana landscape, situated along the Burlington Northern railroad line in Judith Basin. The settlement pattern reflects a mid-century agricultural economy, with numerous storage bins and gravel pits scattered across the terrain to support local operations. Significant watercourses like Sage Creek, Big Coulee, and Louse Creek carve through the topography, dictating the placement of roads and homesteads. Local genealogy is anchored by the Benchland Cem, while the inclusion of a Landing Strip and an extensive Pipeline underscores the evolving industrial and transportation infrastructure of the late 1970s. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of rail transport and rural life before modern consolidation changed many of these small-scale landmarks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1978
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain