1963 Map of Joplin

About this map

Joplin serves as the primary hub of this North Central Montana landscape, situated along the tracks of the Great Northern railroad in the early 1960s. The settlement pattern is defined by the rail line and a grid of rural infrastructure, including Bison Road and Joplin Road, which navigate the subtle undulations of the high plains. A significant east-west Pipeline bisects the region, reflecting the industrial development of the era. To the north, the ephemeral drainage of Rehal Flat provides a geographical marker in an otherwise uniform terrain, while the small siding of Buelow sits to the west of the main town. The map effectively captures the transition between the Liberty and Hill county lines, illustrating the isolation and methodical organization of agricultural life on the prairie before modern highway expansions altered the local character.