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2011 Map of Culbertson

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Culbertson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Missouri River defines the southern boundary of this northeastern Montana landscape, where the confluence with Big Muddy Creek creates a complex system of channels and bars. The town of Culbertson serves as the primary hub, situated just north of the river and east of the smaller settlement of Blair. This era of development is marked by a mix of municipal services and rural land use, with essential civic landmarks such as the Culbertson Post Office and the Culbertson Vol Fire Dept centered in the town's grid.

Surrounding the urban center, the terrain is shaped by several drainages, including Scott Creek, Clover Creek, and the upland Big Sky Field. Local history and genealogy are preserved at the Bauer Cemetery near the riverbanks and the Hillside Cemetery overlooking the town. The presence of Fish Camp on the northern shore of the Missouri suggests the continued importance of the river for local recreation and subsistence.