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1965 Map of Morony Dam

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Morony Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Missouri River carves a winding path through the landscape of Cascade and Chouteau counties, serving as the industrial backbone of the region in the mid-1960s. Hydroelectric infrastructure is prominent here, anchored by the Morony Dam and Ryan Dam, each accompanied by its own Powerhouse. This segment of the river is characterized by dramatic shifts in the water, from the tranquil waters near Sulphur Spring to the swirling depths of The Big Eddy.

South of the river, the agricultural and transport network of the high plains is evident. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad tracks bisect the territory, passing through the small community of Salem. Here, a Grain Elevator and nearby Storage Bins mark the intersection of rail and farm life. The inclusion of the Salem Sch and the settlement of Ryan near the river provides a window into the localized rural development of this period.