1987 Map of Collins

About this map

Teton River meanders through this portion of the Montana high plains, defining a landscape of riparian curves and expansive coulees. Centered on the small settlement of Collins, the map captures a transition in regional infrastructure during the late 1980s. While the river remains a dominant natural feature, the human footprint is marked by the presence of an Old Railroad and Old RR Grade, indicating the historical importance of rail transport for remote agricultural outposts like Acme. The survey detail reveals the proximity of the Pondera and Teton county line, where Muddy Creek joins the larger river system. This provisional study preserves the layout of these rural communities and their reliance on the local waterways and former rail corridors before further modern development altered the northern prairie landscape.