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1960 Map of Cut Bank

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Cut Bank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Glacier National Park and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation dominate this section of northern Montana, where the Hudson Bay Divide and Continental Divide meet in a complex alpine watershed. The terrain transitions from the high peaks of the Swan Range and Livingston Range—crowned by Mount Cleveland and Mount Stimson—to the vast eastern plains and mesas like Benton Bench.

Settlement patterns follow the Great Northern railroad corridor, connecting hubs like Cut Bank, Browning, and Shelby. Rural life in the mid-20th century is evidenced by numerous one-room schoolhouses, including Winkler School and Lone Tree School, alongside landmarks like the Blackfoot Boarding School. Waters from Saint Mary Lake and the Marias River define the local geography, while the Hungry Horse Reservoir and Flathead National Forest mark the western extent of this 1960 survey.