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2020 Map of Loma East

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Loma East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The confluence of the Marias River and the Missouri River anchors this landscape in Chouteau County, where the water has carved distinct geological features such as Black Bluffs and the Black Bluff Rapids. The settlement of Loma sits near this river junction, which historically served as a vital transportation node. The map illustrates a landscape of high plateaus and river bottoms, characterized by landforms like Rowe Bench and Archers Island.

Evidence of the region's infrastructure is found in the naming of Loma Ferry Rd and Loma Bridge RD, tracing how travelers crossed these significant waterways. To the east, the small settlement of Lippard and the sharp turn at Churchill Bend show the meandering nature of the Missouri. Modern connectivity is represented by the Great Northern Rd, following the historical path of the railway that once dominated the northern plains economy.