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1951 Map of Livingston

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Livingston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Livingston serves as a critical junction for transportation and agriculture along the banks of the Yellowstone River in the early 1950s. The town's grid is anchored by institutions like the Winans School, North Side School, and the local High School, reflecting a growing community. Cultural and civic life is centered around Sacajawea Park and the nearby Civic Center, while the Burlington Northern railroad lines emphasize the area's importance as a regional freight hub.

Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into a network of family-owned ranching operations, including the Nelson Ranch and Meigs Ranch. The map captures several markers of early settlement history, such as the Mitchell Ranch (Aband) and Slaughterhouse (Aband), alongside more permanent landmarks like Mountainview Cemetery and the Calvary Cem. Features such as the Sacajawea Park Drive-in Theater and the local Airport underscore the mid-century modernization of this Montana mountain valley.