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1956 Map of Boyd

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Boyd
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Northern Pacific railroad corridor anchors the landscape of this 1950s survey, following the valley of Rock Creek through Carbon County. The small settlement of Boyd serves as a central point for local commerce and transportation, situated along the rail line near several agricultural irrigation systems like the Sabo Johnson Curry Ditch and the Leimback Ditch. These waterways, along with numerous siphons and flumes, reflect the intensive land use required for ranching and farming in the region.

Evidence of early 20th-century industry and community life is scattered across the terrain, including the Carbonado Mine and the nearby Carbonado Cem. Rural education is represented by the Lone Tree Sch, Bailey Sch, and Victory Sch, while landmarks such as Blanchard Butte and Stormitt Butte provide distinct topographic references. The map also captures smaller family-named landmarks like Beltz Cem and the private Airstrip, illustrating the local-history details of this Montana ranching district.