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1932 Map of Red Lodge No 1

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Red Lodge No 1
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1932
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1932

About this map

Rock Creek flows prominently through this 1932 topographic survey of Carbon County, Montana, providing a natural corridor for the Northern Pacific railroad. The map depicts a developing ranching and industrial landscape during the early 1930s, anchored by the settlements of Boyd, Selmes, Roberts, and Fox. These towns follow the rail line and the valley floor, revealing the essential relationship between water sources and transportation infrastructure in the region.

Evidence of early 20th-century utility development is visible with the inclusion of a Pipe Line and a dedicated Gas Control Sta, highlighting the area's role in energy transit. Agricultural activity is well-documented through an intricate network of irrigation canals, labeled simply as Ditch, which pull from larger water bodies like Red Lodge Creek and Cottonwood Creek. The survey also marks the boundary between Stillwater Co and Carbon Co, as well as surveying landmarks like the First Standard Parallel South.