1982 Map of Hodges

About this map

Hodges serves as the primary rail settlement in this Eastern Montana landscape, situated along the Burlington Northern line. The map captures the agricultural and energy-driven character of the plains in the early 1980s, marked by numerous Well sites and the intermittent drainage patterns of Hodge's Creek and Glendive Creek. To the northwest, the small settlement of Iona sits near the headwaters of the drainages, reflecting the sparse population density of the region. The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between Dawson and Wibaux counties, which follows the irregular terrain between the creek systems. A localized Landing Strip south of the tracks suggests the importance of light aircraft for managing these expansive ranchlands and remote operations where roads are often minimal.