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1957 Map of Billings West

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Billings West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Rimrocks sandstone cliffs dramatically divide this mid-century landscape, separating the developing urban core of Billings from the northern plateau. High above the city, the Billings Municipal Airport and the Hickson Ranch occupy the windswept heights, while the valley floor shows a complex network of water management including the BBWA Canal, Cove Ditch, and Big Ditch. This era reflects a significant period of institutional growth, evidenced by the established campuses of Rocky Mountain College and Eastern Montana College, alongside specialized facilities like the Naval Reserve Armory.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the cluster of burial grounds south of the city center, including Mountview Cem, Sunset Memorial Cem, and Calvary Cem. Industrial and transport hubs are centered on the Northern Pacific railroad corridor and the Yellowstone River, which anchors the southeastern corner of the survey. From the Old Rimrock Sch to the newer Poly Drive Sch, the map documents the expanding educational footprint of the community.