1968 Map of Malta NW

About this map

Assiniboine Creek and its seasonal drainage network define the topography of this corner of Phillips County during the late 1960s. The landscape is characterized by intricate coulees and forks, including the Dry Fork Assiniboine Creek and the meandering path of Spring Coulee. This USGS study, based on 1967 aerial photography, captures the rural character of the Montana plains before significant modern land-use changes. To the south, Beaver Creek and Wilson Coulee carve through the terrain, while small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by a Gravel Pit near the southern boundary. The map serves as a precise record of the hydrological features and local drainage patterns essential to the ranching and agricultural life of the region.