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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

Lewistown serves as the central hub for this mid-century survey of central Montana, where the prairie transitions into the prominent peaks of the Snowy Mountains and the Judith Mountains. The map documents a sophisticated transport and industrial network, including the Great Northern and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads, alongside a dismantled railroad line. To the east, the Cat Creek Oil Field and the Winnett Irrigation Ditch illustrate the region's reliance on natural resource extraction and water management.

Large-scale land designations are prominent, from the Lewis and Clark National Forest to the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in the north. The winding course of the Missouri River and the expansive Fort Peck Reservoir anchor the northeastern quadrant, while smaller settlements like Winifred, Roy Junction, and Moulton are scattered across the Judith Basin, providing a clear picture of rural Montana's development before modern highway expansion.