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2011 Map of Malta East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Malta East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Malta serves as the primary hub for this portion of Phillips County, situated along the meandering path of the Milk River. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the local agricultural economy, most notably the Dodson South Canal, which traverses the terrain alongside the Bowdoin Canal. These water systems, coupled with landmarks like the Dodson South Canal Bridge and Hillbilly Dam, reveal the human effort to manage the semi-arid environment of northern Montana.

Outside the town center, the geography is marked by distinctive drainage features such as Morton Coulee, Black Coulee, and Gonzales Coulee. Local infrastructure is well-documented, including the Phillips County Cemetery, the Malta Post Office, and recreational spots like the Trafton Park Campground. The presence of Old Us HWY 2 and several rural routes like Regina Rd provides a clear view of the transportation corridors connecting remote ranching and farming operations to the county seat.