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1949 Map of Cascade

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Cascade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Missouri River water rights and agricultural development define this mid-century landscape south of Great Falls. The Great Northern railroad parallels the river's eastern bank, connecting the settlements of Cascade, Riverdale, and Ulm. The maps's infrastructure reveals a focus on water management for ranching and transport, noted by the presence of the Elizabeth Reservoir (Aban'd) and Rocky Reef Reservoir.

Beyond the river valley, the terrain is marked by prominent geological formations such as Square Butte and Cascade Butte, while the St Peters Mission Road and Castner Coulee Road trace old overland routes. Local heritage is preserved in the location of the Castner Falls Cem, the Superior School, and a Private Airport near Cascade. The intricate network of wells, springs, and an Artesian Well underscore the vital importance of water resources in the Chestnut Valley and across the Ulm Hill region.