1956 Map of Cleveland

About this map

The northern foothills of the Bearpaw Mountains dominate this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by isolated peaks and seasonal watercourses. Cleveland serves as the primary reference point in a region characterized by a high density of rural schoolhouses, including New Hope Sch, Ramberg Sch, and South Fairview Sch. This concentration of educational sites suggests a peak in the area's dryland farming community before the trend toward school consolidation. To the west, the Chief Joseph Battleground Historical Markers indicate the location of the 1877 Battle of Bear Paw, providing a historical anchor to the physical terrain. Drainage patterns are complex, with Snake Creek, Box Elder Coulee, and Peoples Creek carving through the prairie toward prominent landmarks like McCann Butte and the Sand Rocks formation.