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1972 Map of Poplar

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Poplar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Poplar serves as the focal point of this 1970s survey, situated along the Burlington Northern line and the Poplar River within the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. The town is characterized by its agricultural and transportation infrastructure, featuring several Grain Elevators, the Poplar Airport, and a Drive-in Theater on the eastern edge. The confluence of the Poplar River and the Missouri River creates a dynamic hydrologic landscape, defined by dramatic meanders like Boys Bend and the presence of numerous Sewage Disposal Ponds near the riverbank.

To the south, the terrain transitions into a rugged network of drainage systems, including Hubbard Coulee and Glendive Coulee, which feed into the Redwater River. This area marks a significant geographic meeting point where three counties converge: McCone, Roosevelt, and Richland. Remnants of rural educational life appear at the Arthur Sch, providing a clear look at the decentralized settlement pattern typical of this Missouri River valley region.