1970 Map of Moccasin

About this map

Moccasin serves as a focal point in this Central Montana landscape, situated along the Burlington Northern railroad corridor. The area is defined by a blend of agricultural research and hydraulic engineering, most notably at the Agriculture Experimental Sta west of town and the Murray Ditch irrigation works to the south. The terrain is cut by several seasonal drainages including Squaw Coulee and Louse Creek, eventually giving way to the Judith River near Hobson. This 1970s survey illustrates a rural economy deeply tied to the land and rail, where a local Cem and scattered Gravel Pits mark the modest human footprint on the Judith Basin plains.