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1972 Map of Fort Peck

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Fort Peck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Hydraulic engineering and conservation efforts define the landscape of the Missouri River valley in the early 1970s. The massive Fort Peck Dam creates a sprawling transition between the river and Fort Peck Lake, influencing the local infrastructure through a complex of power plants, pumping stations, and an extensive aqueduct and pipeline system. The town of Fort Peck sits at the center of this managed environment, supported by local amenities like an Athletic Field and proximity to the Downstream Recreation Area.

Nature and industry coexist along the river's path, where Duck Island and Scout Island are surrounded by the vast Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Range. Settlement patterns near Park Grove and the Milk River confluence are marked by the presence of a Railroad Grade and scattered local landmarks, including Galpin Ch and Big Muddy Park. The map also details early gravel extraction through several Gravel Pits and a Flowing Well near the South Canal, highlighting the region's reliance on both water management and natural resources.