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1954 Map of Fort Benton

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Fort Benton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Missouri River flows through the heart of the central Montana landscape, where Fort Benton stands as a pivotal hub of river and rail transport. This survey reflects the town's layered history, documenting the Fort Benton Military Reservation (Abandoned) and the development of the Great Northern railroad. The topography is defined by the sharp bends of the river, which create distinct landforms like Roosevelt Island and the broad Cottonwood Bottom.

Evidence of early infrastructure is visible in the Old Railroad Grade and the presence of the Fort Benton Municipal Airport. To the north, the Teton River cuts through the plains near Chinaman Hill. Local history is preserved through the locations of the Riverside Cem and the Pauper Cem, while the small settlement of Kershaw lies to the west, marking the intersection of the railway and the prairie.