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1967 Map of Naismith

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Naismith
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Shelby serves as the focal point of this northern Montana landscape, situated at the junction of the Great Northern rail lines and an extensive regional Aqueduct system. The map captures the transition from the town's grid to the winding, deeply incised loops of the Marias River to the south. Local recreational and community life is well-documented through several designated green spaces, including Lincoln Park, Roosevelt Park, and the Marias Fairground.

Further south, the river creates a complex of oxbows and steep coulees, providing a stark contrast to the flat agricultural and industrial terrain of the north. Significant rural landmarks like the Underdahl Ranch and the small settlement of Naismith illustrate the dispersed nature of high-plains habitation. The presence of the Summers Reservoir and Sewage Disposal Ponds highlights the critical infrastructure required for water management and municipal growth in Toole County during the mid-1960s.