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1966 Map of Cut Bank

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Cut Bank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The town of Cut Bank serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s survey, illustrating the community's dependence on the Great Northern rail line and the waters of Cut Bank Creek. The local economy is clearly defined by natural resource extraction, with numerous Oil Wells, Gas Wells, and Gravel Pits dotting the landscape. A significant portion of the western territory is designated as the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, creating a distinct jurisdictional boundary that shapes the area's development.

Institutional life is evidenced by the presence of the Memorial Hospital, several schools including Winkler Sch and Meadowbrook Sch, and the Crown Hill Cem located north of the city. Industrial infrastructure such as the Filtration Plant and various Storage Bins near the Landing Area point to the logistical and agricultural needs of the high plains. The topography is marked by several long drainage features, most notably Big Rock Coulee and Old Maids Coulee, which cut through the surrounding tableland toward the main creek.