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1973 Map of Opheim

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Opheim
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Opheim sits at a geographic crossroads in northern Valley County, where the plains are etched by the winding drainages of Bog Coulee and Snow Coulee. This 1970s landscape is defined by its role as a strategic and logistical hub, most notably housing the Opheim Air Force Station west of the town center. The presence of the Burlington Northern railroad line and a local Airport underscores the importance of transportation in this remote agricultural region.

Evidence of small-town infrastructure is visible in the clusters of Storage Bins and Athletic Fields near the settlement, while the surrounding terrain is dotted with several water sources marked simply as Spring. The map also traces the Middle Fork Porcupine Creek as it moves through the southwestern section, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that define the local topography. This survey captures a moment when military presence and rail-based commerce shaped life on the Montana prairie.