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1972 Map of Brockton

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Brockton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Brockton stands as the primary hub of activity along the northern bank of the Missouri River in the early 1970s. This survey illustrates the town's role as a transportation and agricultural center, anchored by the Burlington Northern railroad line and a concentration of infrastructure including Storage Bins, an Athletic Field, and a local Rodeo Ground. The landscape is defined by the Port Peck Indian Reservation Boundary, which follows the river's path through this section of the plains.

Rural landmarks outside the town center provide insight into the scattered settlement patterns of the era, from the Ruffatto Sch to the south to Twomile Hall further west. Water management and natural drainage are evident in the presence of Riverview Dam and the northern reaches of Mcllwain Lake. Several Gravel Pits suggest the importance of local material extraction for road maintenance and regional development during this period.