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1951 Map of Cascade

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Cascade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Missouri River hydrology and early mid-century infrastructure dominate this 1951 survey of the Montana heartland. The town of Cascade sits along the river's bend, serving as a hub for the surrounding ranching and rail economy. This map was produced as part of the Department of the Interior program for the development of the Missouri River Basin, an era of significant federal focus on water management. This is evidenced by the numerous irrigation ditches and the Elizabeth Reservoir (Aban'd) north of Rocky Gap.

The landscape is punctuated by distinctive geological formations like Square Butte and Knapp Butte, while the Great Northern railroad tracks parallel the river, connecting Ulm to the north with Cascade. Local genealogists will find value in the placement of the Castner Cem and rural educational centers such as Superior Sch and Travis Sch, which speak to the distributed settlement patterns of the period.