1955 Map of Reed Point

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts a wide path through this mid-century landscape, defining the boundary and economic life of the valley. Along the southern bank, the Northern Pacific railroad and irrigation infrastructure like the Reed Point Ditch and Kent Ditch demonstrate the essential marriage of transport and water management in the region. The settlement of Reed Point serves as the focal point, supported by local landmarks such as the Reed Point Cem and the White Beaver Sch to the northwest. To the south, the terrain rises toward Monument Butte, where the landscape becomes more dissected by drainages like H M Creek and the forks of Countryman Creek. This 1955 survey captures the transition from the river-bottom agriculture and rail operations at the Sectionhouse to the high, open ranching country on the border of Sweet Grass and Stillwater counties.