1959 Map of Lewistown

About this map

Lewistown serves as the central hub of this mid-century Central Montana landscape, where the agricultural plains meet the distinct elevations of the South Moccasin Mtns and the Little Rockies. The region is defined by the winding course of the Missouri River and its many tributaries, including the Judith River and Dog Creek. This era of the 1950s captures the infrastructure of the local economy, from the Cat Creek Oil Field in the southeast to the rail networks of the Great Northern and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific. Large tracts of protected land are established, notably the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, the Fort Peck Game Range, and the Lewis and Clark National Forest. Significant local landmarks include the Everson Ranch Headquarters and the Leroy Post Office, providing specific points of reference for genealogical research and historical study of these rural communities.