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1966 Map of Ethridge

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Ethridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Great Northern rail lines cut a sharp diagonal across the high plains of Toole County in the mid-1960s, anchoring the small settlement of Ethridge. This area of Montana shows a landscape transitioning between traditional ranching and the industrial footprints of the mid-century energy sector. Numerous Gas Well sites are scattered throughout the northern sections, particularly near the drainages of Spring Coulee.

A Landing Strip sits just north of the rail line, suggesting the importance of private aviation in navigating these expansive distances. To the northeast, the waters of Aloe Lake provide a rare break in the terrain near the eastern boundary. The presence of a Borrow Pit and the secondary settlement of Virden further illustrate the infrastructure supporting this rural corridor during an era of significant regional utility development.