1964 Map of Harlem

About this map

Milk River meandering defines the southern boundary of this 1960s survey, where the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation meets the agricultural and transport hub of Harlem. The landscape is a study in northern Montana irrigation and connectivity, dominated by the long reaches of the Harlem Canal and the Fort Belknap Canal which parallel the river. The town itself serves as a vital node for the Great Northern railroad, featuring local infrastructure like the High Sch, a Sewage Disposal plant, and the nearby Harlem Airfield. North of the river valley, the terrain transitions into the coulee-dissected plains of Borders Coulee and Thirtymile Creek, while cultural landmarks like the Rodeo Ground and the Cem northeast of town provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians.