1973 Map of Kaminski Hill

About this map

Happy Valley defines the northern reaches of this borderland landscape, situated where the high plains of Valley County meet the international boundary between the United States and Canada. The area is characterized by a network of drainage coulees, such as Swift Coulee and Morgan Coulee, which cut through the terrain toward the West Fork Poplar River. This 1973 survey captures the remote social geography of the region, anchored by the North Bench Community Hall and several vital water sources like Kaminski Spring. The map also illustrates the transition between administrative zones, including the Saskatchewan border and the neighboring Daniels County line, offering a precise look at the rural infrastructure of northeast Montana before further modernization changed the local ranching and farming footprint.