2011 Map of Naismith

About this map

The winding Marias River carves a deep, serpentine path through this section of the Montana plains, defining the topography south of Shelby. This 2011 survey illustrates a transition from the urban edge of the county seat to the agricultural and ranching corridors along the river valley. Landmarks like the Marias Fairground and Shelby Sewage Lagoon Dam sit near the northern boundary, while the small settlement of Naismith anchors the southeast corner near Ovens Reservoir and Ovens Dam. The landscape is primarily organized by a grid of rural routes, including Underdahl Rd and S Kraft, which serve isolated sites such as the Underdal Ranch. Local drainage features like Hilger Coulee feed into the river system, which remains the most prominent natural feature across the quadrangle.