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2011 Map of Carter

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Carter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The town of Carter serves as the focal point of this Chouteau County landscape, situated between the winding Teton River to the north and the wide Missouri River to the south. This 2011 survey illustrates the community infrastructure of the early 21st century, centered on local landmarks like the Carter Post Office, the Carter Vol Fire Company, and the nearby Carter Cemetery. The map captures a high-plains geography where irrigation and transit meet, evidenced by the Bees Hive Dam and the network of local roads including Davis School Rd and Buck Bridge Rd.

A notable historical connection is preserved in the naming of the Whoop-Up Trl in the northern portion of the quadrangle, a reference to the historic freighting route through the Montana territory. Near the southern edge, the Carter Ferry and River Crossing Rd highlight a traditional point of passage over the Missouri, while the Teton River is spanned by Bucks Bridge, connecting the agricultural lands divided by Weatherwax Coulee.