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1987 Map of Dent Bridge

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Dent Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Teton River carves a deep, winding course through the landscape of Chouteau County, creating a stark contrast between the alluvial floor and the surrounding high plains. Near the southern edge of this 1987 survey, the Dent Bridge provides a vital crossing point over the river, serving as a primary landmark in an otherwise sparsely settled ranching and grazing region. The map captures a moment in the late 20th century before significant modern development, where the land use is defined by extractive industry and resource management.

Local landmarks such as Hay Stack Butte provide natural orientation points across the terrain, while signs of industrial activity are found at the Gravel Pit along the river banks. Other utility features like the Tanks indicate the infrastructure necessary for water or livestock management in this high-plains environment. The map provides a clear record of the intersection between the natural river corridor and the essential road networks that link these remote Montana sections.