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1968 Map of Miles City

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Miles City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Miles City sits at the strategic confluence of the Yellowstone River and Tongue River, serving as a vital rail and ranching hub in eastern Montana during the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by the dual presence of the Burlington Northern and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads, which parallel the river corridors and anchor the town's industrial footprint. The city's residential and civic core is densely detailed, featuring neighborhood institutions like Roosevelt Sch, Jefferson Sch, and the Miles City Jr College.

Outside the urban center, the map reveals a community-focused landscape with the Eastern Mont Fairground, several irrigation canals like the Yellowstone River Irrigation District, and distinctive local landmarks such as Signal Butte and the Pine Hills School for Boys. The inclusion of the Clark and Lewis Trail along the Tongue River provides a historical layer to this mid-century survey of Custer County's seat.