The town of Joplin sits as a central hub on this Hi-Line landscape, defined by its position along the BNSF Railway and Us-2. This modern survey reveals a highly organized agricultural grid, with named section roads like Haul Rd and Bison Rd cutting across the Montana plains. The topography is carved by a network of drainage channels, including the Bison Coulee and East Fork Black Coulee, which disrupt the otherwise steady elevation of the wheat-growing region. Just south of the main township, the Joplin Cem and the settlement of Buelow offer specific points of interest for local genealogy. The presence of Rehal Flat indicates the characteristic low-lying basins found in this part of Liberty County, where water naturally gathers in an otherwise arid environment.
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1919 · Alma
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Shelby
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Shelby
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Joplin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Chester NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Chester NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Chester
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Poverty Coulee NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Rocky Coulee
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Poverty Coulee
USGS Topo · 1:24,000