1913 Map of Cherry Ridge

About this map

The United States Canada Boundary Line defines the northern edge of this northern Montana landscape, where the terrain transitions from the high elevations of Cherry Patch Ridge down to the fertile valley of the Milk River. This early 20th-century survey shows a region shaped by cattle ranching and early irrigation efforts, with dispersed landmarks like Sorters Ranch, Arbogasts Ranch, and Nickols Ranch serving as focal points for the rural population. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation and the infrastructure of the Great Northern railroad, which parallels the river. Water management is evident through the presence of the Harlem Canal, while natural features like Woody Island Coulee and Thirty-mile Creek drain the undulating plains between the prominent peaks of West Butte and Middle Butte.