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1951 Map of Clyde Park

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Clyde Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Shields River valley defines this mid-century landscape, where the Northern Pacific railroad facilitates the ranching and agricultural life of Park County. The town of Clyde Park serves as the regional hub, anchored by the Clyde Park Sta and the nearby Mt Calvary Ch. Rising above the river bottom, the distinct plateau of Cottonwood Bench overlooks a network of family-held lands including the Lee Ranch and Fisher Ranch.

This 1951 field-checked survey reveals the density of rural settlement along the creek beds, from Sumner School in the central hills to the isolated Mc Clung Ranch in the north. The geography is marked by numerous watercourses like Cottonwood Creek and Horse Creek, which dictate the placement of local thoroughfares such as Rock Creek Road. Notable landmarks like Squaws Tit and the Rock Creek Cemetery provide specific points of reference for genealogists tracing early Montana family footprints.