1964 Map of Dodson

About this map

Dodson sits as the central hub of this northern Montana landscape, positioned where the Great Northern railroad tracks parallel the southern sweep of the Milk River. The settlement is closely tied to the surrounding Phillips County plains through a network of irrigation works, including the Dodson North Canal and Dodson South Canal, which trace the base of the dissected uplands. To the north, the terrain rises into the intricate drainage system of Spring Coulee, while the town itself serves as a local center for the region, hosting a Fairground and the Hillside Cem. The presence of several gravel pits and a designated Landing Area indicates the rural infrastructure supporting this agricultural and transport corridor during the mid-1960s.