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1968 Map of Malta East

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Malta East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Malta serves as the primary hub on this Phillips County survey, situated where the Burlington Northern railroad meets the high plains. The landscape is defined by the meandering Milk River and a sophisticated irrigation network including the Dodson North Canal and Dodson South Canal, which distribute water across the northern reaches. The era's local culture is evident in the presence of the Rodeo Ground and the Drive-in Theater on the outskirts of town.

Moving south, the terrain transitions into a more dissected landscape of coulees and ridges, including Morton Coulee and Black Coulee. Small settlements like Hicks and landmarks like Drabbels Reservoir appear in the southern quadrangle, alongside numerous Gravel Pits that suggest the local industries supporting regional road construction. This map documents a period when the agricultural economy and transportation infrastructure were firmly established in north-central Montana.