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2020 Map of Reed Point

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Reed Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Reed Point sits as a primary settlement along the northern bank of the Yellowstone River, marking a point of transition between the river valley and the high breaks of the Montana landscape. This territory is defined by its historical transit corridors, including the path of the Yellowstone Stage Trl and the Overland Trl, which follow the contours of the valley south of the river. These routes, coupled with Old US Hwy 10, trace the evolution of travel through the region.

Agricultural and local landmarks such as the Reed Point Ditch and the Reedpoint Bridge reflect the community's relationship with the water. The landscape is deeply carved by drainage systems like McClain Coulee and Whistle Cr, rising toward high points like Monument Butte. For those studying local history or genealogy, the Reed Point Cem and various family-named roads such as Shanks Basin Rd W and Mc Keith Rd provide concrete links to the area's established families.