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1968 Map of Malta West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Milk River meanders sharply through the northern landscape of Phillips County, defining the valley just west of Malta. This 1960s-era geography captures the town's western edge, where transportation and agriculture intersect along the Burlington Northern railroad and the Dodson South Canal. The irrigation network is central to the area's development, drawing water from the river to support the surrounding plains.

Social and industrial landmarks of the mid-century period are evident, including the Malta Airport and a classic Drive-In Theater situated along the highway. To the south, the terrain becomes more complex as the flat river valley gives way to the drainage systems of Alkali Creek and Taylor Coulee. This transition from the developed town site to the more dissected upland breaks illustrates the classic frontier topography of the northern Missouri River Basin.