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2017 Map of Hardy

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hardy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Missouri River carves a dominant path through this portion of Montana, dictating the infrastructure and settlement patterns around the small community of Hardy. Historically significant river navigation is evident through several named white-water sections, including Lone Pine Rapids, Pine Island Rapids, and Henrikens Rapids. The rugged canyon environment necessitated complex engineering, shown here by Tunnel Number 1 and crossings like Hardy Bridge and Novak Creek Bridge.

Upland from the river, the landscape transitions into dramatic terrain features such as The Devils Kitchen and Chisholm Mtn. The Chestnut Valley Canal represents the region's agricultural management, while naming conventions for peaks like Antelope Mtn and Finigan Mtn reflect local geography. This survey provides a clear view of the transportation corridor along Old US Hwy 91 as it follows the river valley through the Cascade Co and Lewis and Clark County borderlands.