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2014 Map of Fort Benton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Missouri River carves a deep valley through this portion of Chouteau County, where the historic town of Fort Benton serves as a focal point for the region's transport and geography. The map illustrates the town's street grid, from 10th St up to 26th St, and the critical crossings provided by the Fort Benton Bridge and the Chouteau County Memorial Bridge. These spans connect the main settlement to Roosevelt Island and the south bank, while the northern outskirts are defined by the Teton River as it approaches its confluence with the Missouri.

Evidence of the area's agricultural and logistical infrastructure is clear in the presence of the Fort Benton Airport and the small siding of Kershaw along Us-87. The rugged topography surrounding the river valley is marked by landmarks like Chinaman Hill and the narrow passage of The Canyon, while local history is anchored at Riverside Cemetery near the riverbank. The survey also captures the broad riparian plains of Cottonwood Bottom and Liscum Bottom, areas traditionally vital for ranching and early river navigation.