1953 Map of Havre

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The Bearpaw Mountains dominate the southern landscape of this North Central Montana region, rising sharply above the winding Milk River valley. This 1974 revision of the mid-century survey documents a vast agricultural and tribal landscape, encompassing the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation and Rocky Boys Indian Reservation. The Burlington Northern railroad serves as the primary artery for the High Line settlements of Havre, Chinook, and Harlem. Near Havre, specialized infrastructure like the Experimental Station and a nearby Radar station sit alongside traditional ranching and petroleum interests, including a northern Oil Field. Conservation is a prominent theme, with significant acreage dedicated to the Lake Thibadeau National Wildlife Refuge and Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge near the border with Saskatchewan.