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1981 Map of Glendive

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Glendive
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Yellowstone River anchors this 1981 survey as it cuts a wide valley through the plains of eastern Montana and western North Dakota. The city of Glendive serves as the regional hub, situated near the dramatic badlands topography of Makoshika State Park and the Dawson County Fairground. The influence of the Burlington Northern railroad is evident, tracing the river's path and connecting small agricultural sidings and settlements like Intake, Savage, and Stipek.

Away from the river valley, the landscape opens into broad plateaus and named benches such as Poverty Flat, Table Mountain, and Pleasant View. These upland areas are dotted with isolated rural landmarks, including the Green School and Been School, alongside small communities like Bloomfield. The map captures the interface between industrial transport and the vast, sectioned prairie, providing a detailed look at the drainage systems of Thirteenmile Creek and Sevenmile Creek before they reach the main river channel.