2014 Map of Billings East

About this map

Sacrifice Cliff and Skeleton Cliff stand as prominent geological sentinels over the winding Yellowstone River in this Montana study. The landscape is defined by the sharp vertical relief of the Rimrocks, which separate the river valley from the expanding residential blocks of Billings Heights and Billings Bench. This 2014 survey documents the complex irrigation infrastructure vital to the region, including the extensive Billings Bench Water Association Canal, Coulson Ditch, and Lockwood Ditch. Local history is anchored by the presence of Boothill Cem near the valley floor and Riverside Cem further east. The map captures a transition from the dense urban grid of Billings toward more open terrain near Hirsch, showcasing how the river has shaped the placement of transport routes like Montana Ave and Old Hardin Rd alongside islands such as Cherry Island and Dovers Island.