1984 Map of Cut Bank

About this map

The Blackfeet Indian Reservation dominates the western half of this Montana landscape, where the high plains meet the intricate drainages of the Milk River and Cut Bank Creek. In the mid-1980s, the region was defined by a mix of agricultural colonies, such as Hillside Colony and Glacier Colony, and an active energy sector indicated by the Reagan Camp Oil Field and Red Creek Oil Field. The town of Cut Bank serves as the primary hub, situated where the Burlington Northern railroad crosses the creek of the same name. Industrial infrastructure like a Refinery and several Gravel Pits contrast with the natural coulee systems, including Big Rock Coulee and Kennedy Coulee, which carve through the terrain. To the north, the international boundary at the Del Bonita Port of Entry marks the transition into Alberta, while landmarks like Landslide Butte and Square Butte rise above the surrounding flats.