1965 Map of Northwest Great Falls

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The Missouri River and Sun River converge in this 1960s study of industrial and urban development north of Great Falls. The landscape is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the era, from the Black Eagle Dam and its associated Powerplant to the sprawling Smelter and Refinery complexes that supported the local economy. On the northern bank, the community of Black Eagle sits adjacent to the Golf Course and Indian Butte, while the urban core of the city shows a dense network of civic and religious institutions including the Courthouse, City Hall, and the Ursuline Academy.