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1944 Map of Red Lodge

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Red Lodge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

Red Lodge serves as the primary hub of this Montana-Wyoming borderland, where the coal industry and ranching culture intersect. The landscape is defined by its industrial activity, particularly east of the city where the Brophy Mine, Smith Mine, and Foster Mine are clustered near the settlements of Washoe and Bearcreek. These mining operations were serviced by the Northern Pacific railroad, which provided a vital link between the mineral-rich gulches and broader markets.

Agricultural life and resource extraction are further detailed through landmarks like the Ohio Oil Co Camp and several family-named locations such as Chapell Ranch and Bell Ranch. Water management is evident along the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, where the Yellowstone Ditch winds through the valley. Other localized features like the Clear Creek Sch and the Change Bridge offer precise data points for genealogists and researchers studying the mid-century infrastructure of Carbon County.