1952 Map of Mission

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The Shields River joins the Yellowstone River in this Montana valley, where the mid-century landscape is defined by an extensive network of irrigation canals like the Palmer Ditch and Pacific Ditch. The dominance of the ranching economy is evident through numerous named holdings, including the Windsor Headquarters Ranch and Mission Ranch. The Northern Pacific railroad tracks parallel the river, connecting these rural outposts. Local governance and social infrastructure are represented by the Sunset County Farm and schools like the Mission Creek School. An interesting moment of transition is captured near the center of the map, where the Livingston Municipal Airport is noted as being under construction. High on the slopes, evidence of earlier settlement patterns persists in the form of the Urback Place (Aban'd) and the Norman Homestead (Aban'd).