1984 Map of Hogeland NW

About this map

Woody Island Coulee cuts a distinct path through the northern plains of Blaine Co, Montana, during the mid-1980s. This survey, compiled from 1975 aerial photography, documents the sparse and specialized landscape along the international border between the United States and Canada. The terrain is characterized by large, shallow water bodies such as Alkali Lake, which dominate the local hydrology. The map reflects a moment in time when the border between Montana and Saskatchewan was defined by simple section lines and isolated landmarks rather than dense settlement. The presence of numerous storage bins and small reservoirs across the grid suggests an era of focused dry-land agriculture and cattle ranching, where water management was critical for survival in the high plains.