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1913 Map of Cherry Ridge

Name: 1913 Topographic Map of Cherry Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1913
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1913

About this map

The United States Canada Boundary Line defines the northern edge of this northern Montana landscape, where the high terrain of Cherry Patch Ridge transitions into a network of coulees and prairie. This 1913 survey documents the early cattle ranching era in Blaine County, marking family-named sites such as Arbagasts Ranch, Reddenbacks Ranch, and Nickols Ranch that were the primary centers of settlement in this arid region.

Water management and transportation dominate the southern portion of the map along the Milk River corridor. The expansion of irrigation is visible through the Harlem Canal and Great Northern Canal, supporting agricultural efforts near the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. The Great Northern railroad tracks parallel the river, providing the essential link for the remote ranchers at West Butte and Twete to reach broader markets.