1951 Map of Great Falls

The Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge dominates the northern portion of the map, illustrating the importance of this wetland habitat within the prairie. Transport networks such as the Bootlegger Trail and the Great Northern railroad provide a glimpse into the logistics of the era, connecting outlying settlements like Manchester and Emerson Junction to the city. From the elevated Sun River Bench to the depths of Blackhorse Lake, the survey documents a region balancing rapid post-war growth with its traditional river-based economy.