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2017 Map of Blackfoot

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Blackfoot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Blackfoot stands as a focal point in this portion of Glacier County, situated where the high plains meet the intricate drainage systems of the eastern Rocky Mountain foothills. The landscape is defined by its transition between settled clusters and the vast open ranges of north-central Montana. The development patterns here are anchored by the residential footprints of North Browning and South Browning, which show the expansion of these communities into the surrounding prairie.

Hydrological features like Aubery Lake and the meandering paths of Willow Cr and Flatiron Cr dictate the layout of the local road network. Notable thoroughfares such as Boarding School Rd and Stone Ranch Rd provide access across the townships, while Kittson Coulee marks the southern terrain. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a detailed look at the modern infrastructure and natural watercourses that have shaped this region's local history and ranching economy.