1897 Map of Fort Benton

About this map

Fort Benton stands as the primary hub of this North Central Montana landscape, situated at the confluence of the Missouri River, Teton River, and Marias River. During the late nineteenth century, this region served as a critical junction for transport, where the Great Northern Ry. followed the river valleys while the Montana Central River extended southward toward the high country. The map captures the transition from the river plains to the formidable Highwood Mountains and the northern reaches of the Little Belt Mountains.