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1954 Map of Glendive

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Glendive
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Glendive serves as a regional hub in this mid-century survey of eastern Montana, where the Yellowstone River and Burlington Northern railroad lines converge. The landscape is defined by vast tables and heights, including the distinct terrain of Big Sheep Mountain and McCone Heights. Evidence of rural community life is found in isolated institutions like Golden Valley School and Hay Creek School, while Makoshika State Park marks the badlands topography south of the county seat.

The agricultural and transport network is anchored by small sidings and junctions such as Newton Junction, Stipek Siding, and Friend Siding. These points supported the transport of goods from outlying settlements like Richey and Bloomfield. To the east, the map traces the border with North Dakota, following the river valley through Sidney and Fairview, highlighting a period before significant modern expansion altered these traditional rural corridors.