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1956 Map of Fromberg

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Fromberg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The confluence of Clarks Fork Yellowstone River and Rock Creek defines the local economy and geography of this Carbon County landscape in the mid-1950s. The settlement of Fromberg sits along the river's western bank, protected by the Levee, while the town of Joliet is situated to the northwest at the foot of the hills. An intricate network of irrigation projects, including the Carbon Canal, First Chance Ditch, and Dutton Canal, crisscrosses the valley floor, highlighting the region's intensive agricultural development.

Transportation and industry are marked by the Northern Pacific railroad lines that follow the watercourses, linking these rural hubs to larger markets. Evidence of extraction appears with a Mine Dump and Mine near the hills, while local genealogy is anchored by the Joliet Cem and the VABM 4541 Joliet landmark. This survey documents the intersection of natural river systems and human-engineered water management during a period of established Montana ranching and rail commerce.