1966 Map of Fallon

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts a wide path through this Eastern Montana landscape, defining the boundary between Dawson and Prairie counties. The settlement of Fallon serves as a focal point near the western edge, positioned where the Northern Pacific railroad tracks parallel the river's course. To the south, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line crosses O'Fallon Creek, illustrating the importance of rail transit for this plains region during the mid-1960s. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Fallon Flat to the dissected coulees of the southern hills, including Plum Coulee. Local history is anchored by the Community Cem and the route of the Lewis and Clark Trail, which traces the high ground above the river valley. Scattered Gravel Pits and several pumping stations suggest a landscape utilized for both resource extraction and water management via the Canal system near Hatchet Creek.