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1956 Map of Huntley

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Huntley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts a wide, braided path through this Montana landscape, defining the agricultural and transit corridor of Yellowstone County. The settlement of Huntley sits at a nexus of transportation, where the Burlington Northern railroad follows the river valley, flanked by a complex system of irrigation infrastructure including the Lewis and Clark Canal and numerous ditches. To the north, the community of Shepherd serves as another focal point, surrounded by essential local landmarks like the Scandia Sch and Scandia Cem.

Evidence of the region's development is etched into the terrain, from the Gravel Pit near the New Apostolic Ch to the prominent height of Squaw Nipple overlooking the plains. The map details a working landscape where water management is paramount, shown through features like the Spoil Bank and various unnamed canals that support local holdings like the Vermilion Ranch. Large mid-river features such as Spraklin Island highlight the shifting nature of the river's course over time.