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2020 Map of Malta East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Malta townsite serves as the primary focal point of this northern Montana survey, situated along the northern edge where the Milk River meanders through the plains. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the region's agricultural heritage, including the Dodson N Canal and the Dodson South Canal. Cultural landmarks such as the Phillips County Cem and the Milk River Bridge provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians.

South of the river valley, the topography shifts into a series of drainage systems and coulees. Named features like Morton Coulee, Gonzales Coulee, and Black Coulee underscore the natural erosion patterns of the area. Access to these more remote sections is traced via legacy routes such as Old Bentinite Rd and Short Oil Rd, reflecting the historical importance of bentonite and petroleum extraction to the local economy.