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1967 Map of Forest Park

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Forest Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Yellowstone River anchors the eastern edge of this Dawson County landscape, where the mid-century infrastructure of eastern Montana meets the older patterns of the river valley. The community of Forest Park serves as a residential hub near the Northern Pacific tracks, while the surrounding terrain transitions into the arid stretches of Poverty Flat. Industrial activity is evident in the Glendive Field and various wells and gravel pits, signaling the importance of resource extraction to the local economy.

Social and cultural landmarks are prominently labeled, including a Drive-in Theater, the Rodeo Ground, and the Radio Tower (KGLE). For those tracing family history, the Sunset Mem Gardens and the settlement of Colgate provide specific points of interest. The presence of the Lewis and Clark Trail alongside modern engineering like the Main Canal and Siphon highlights the intersection of historical exploration routes and the reclamation efforts that shaped the Missouri River Basin.