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1959 Map of Lewistown

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Lewistown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The central Montana plains and the peaks of the Judith Mountains define this mid-century survey, centered on the hub of Lewistown. The landscape is a study in early industrial and agricultural infrastructure, following the paths of the Great Northern RR and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific RR through the drainage basins of the Judith River and Missouri River. To the east, the Cat Creek Oil Field and the expansive waters of the Fort Peck Reservoir indicate the region's developing energy and water management priorities.

Smaller settlements and mining locales such as Giltedge, Maiden, and Heath are mapped alongside significant landmarks like Judith Peak and the South Moccasin Mtns. The map also delineates the southern portion of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation and the Lewis and Clark National Forest, showing a complex mix of public, private, and tribal lands. Features like the Lutey Post Office provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing rural family roots in Fergus County.