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2014 Map of Fort Belknap Agency

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Fort Belknap Agency
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Milk River valley defines the northern reaches of this landscape, where the settlements of Fort Belknap Agency and Newtown serve as the administrative and community hubs. The presence of Ft Belknap Coll and the Fort Belknap Agency Airport indicates the modern infrastructure supporting the Agency District in the early 21st century. Water management is a primary feature of the local geography, visible in the path of the Milk River Canal A as it parallels the river's winding course.

To the south, the terrain rises toward the prominent landmark of Snake Butte, a geological feature that dominates the southern portion of the quadrangle. A network of rural roads, including Snake Butte Rd and Timber Ridge Rd, connects the high ground to the valley floor. Local history is anchored at the Agency Cem, while the drainage of Threemile Cr cuts through the central plains, illustrating the natural watershed that has shaped settlement patterns in this part of Blaine County.