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1958 Map of Havre

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Havre
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Havre serves as the primary hub of Montana's Hi-Line in the late 1950s, anchored by the Great Northern railroad which follows the course of the Milk River. The landscape is a mix of vast rangelands, coulees, and significant cultural landmarks, including the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation and the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation. Agriculture and conservation are prominent themes, evidenced by the North Montana Experimental Station and several wildlife sanctuaries like the Lake Thibadeau National Wildlife Refuge.

To the south, the Bearpaw Mountains rise sharply, featuring prominent peaks such as Baldy Mountain and Bates Mountain. Scattered across the prairie are numerous small communities like Chinook, Harlem, and Box Elder, many of which developed as vital stops along the rail line. The map also captures the international border with Canada, showing the northernmost settlements of Turner and Hogeland near the Saskatchewan-Montana boundary.