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1965 Map of Northwest Great Falls

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Northwest Great Falls
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 and Sun River converge here, anchoring an industrial and urban landscape defined by hydroelectric power and heavy rail. This mid-1960s survey captures Great Falls during a period of established industrial strength, dominated by the Smelter and the Black Eagle Dam near the community of Black Eagle. The city's growth is evident in its dense network of schools, including the Ursuline Academy and West Jr High Sch, and landmarks like the North Montana State Fairground.

Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions to the wide reaches of Black Horse Flat and the coulees north of the city. Significant infrastructure such as the Great Northern and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads crisscross the area, serving the Stockyard, Refinery, and various Gravel Pits. The map also details the southern edge of the Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the historic route of the Bootlegger Trail.