1989 Map of Billings

About this map

Billings serves as the focal point of this late-twentieth-century landscape, positioned where the Yellowstone River and the Burlington Northern railroad corridors converge. The topography is defined by the sharp transition between the river valley and the dramatic Rimrocks, with landmarks like Sacrifice Cliff overlooking the growing urban center. Further south, the map extends into the northern reaches of the Crow Indian Reservation, while the surrounding agricultural plains are dotted with smaller grain-stop settlements including Huntley, Worden, and Ballantine. The map illustrates a period of significant infrastructure, showing the Billings Logan International Airport atop the benchlands and the recreational development at Lake Elmo State Rec Area. To the west, the industrial and transport hub of Laurel is clearly mapped near the confluence of the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River.