1967 Map of Conrad SW

About this map

The rolling prairies of the Montana high plains are defined here by the winding course of South Pondera Coulee and the adjacent seasonal drainage of Kropp Coulee. This 1960s landscape showcases the intersection of hydraulic geography and industrial transit, with the Great Northern railroad cutting through the northeastern corner of the map. The rail line is flanked by several Gravel Pit sites, signaling the infrastructure needs of the era. To the south, the Eyraud Lakes occupy a lower basin, while the boundary between Pondera Co and Teton Co crosses the terrain. The map is a study in prairie hydrology and the sparse but vital transport networks that supported the region's ranching and industrial interests during the mid-twentieth century.