1956 Map of Montaqua

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts through the northern reaches of this Montana landscape, where the Northern Pacific railroad follows the valley floor alongside an intricate network of irrigation features including Ditch and Canal systems. Further south, the terrain rises toward Harris Hill and the distinctive VABM Flattop, eventually descending into the drainage of Rock Creek. The settlement of Montaqua is a focal point near the southern map boundary, notable for the Mont Aqua Hot Spring and nearby Artesian Well. This area reflects the mid-century agricultural and industrial infrastructure of the region, evidenced by the Gravel Pit near Valley Creek and the various named coulees and gulches like Peck Gulch and Farewell Creek that define the local topography.