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1968 Map of Miles City

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Miles City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Miles City sits at the confluence of the Yellowstone River and the Tongue River, serving as a vital Montana rail and agricultural hub. This 1968 survey, updated with 1978 photogrammetric data, reveals the detailed street grid from Truscott St to Sudlow St, along with the industrial and social infrastructure of the mid-20th century. The presence of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads underscores the city's role in the regional transport network, while the Miles City Municipal Airport signals its modern expansion.

Local landmarks such as the Pine Hills School for Boys, Wibaux Park High Sch, and the VA Hosp reflect the community's civic development. The landscape is dotted with gravel pits and cemeteries like Calvary Cemetery, providing a comprehensive view of the area's land use before later suburban shifts. Terrain features like Signal Butte and Carbon Hill anchor the valley topography, surrounding the residential heart and the Eastern Mont Fairground.