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2017 Map of Loma East

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Loma East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Missouri River carves a deep valley through the high plains of Chouteau County, where it meets the Marias River near the small settlement of Loma. This region is defined by its dramatic riverside topography, including the rising heights of Black Bluffs and Churchill Butte which overlook the winding water. Agricultural and hydrologic management is evident in features like the Black Bluff Canal, which diverts water along the northern banks of the Missouri.

Transport through this part of the Big Sky Country relies on a network of rural routes such as Great Northern Rd and Loma Bridge Rd, which connect the river flats to the elevated Rowe Bench. To the east, the landing at Lippard sits near the sharp curve of Churchill Bend, illustrating how local geography dictated the placement of small river-side outposts. The map documents a landscape of coulees and islands, including Archers Island, where the river’s path continues to shape the local environment.