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1967 Map of Riceville

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Riceville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Riceville sits at the heart of this mid-century survey, positioned along the winding course of Belt Creek. The landscape is defined by its industrial and recreational history, prominently featuring the Sluice Boxes Railroad Grade and an Old Railroad Grade that follow the creek's narrow corridor. These paths hint at a former rail-dependent economy within the steep canyon walls, where Gaging Sta monitored the water flow near Camp Don Bosco.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the Lewis and Clark National Forest, where the terrain rises toward Crown Butte. This area is marked by a network of drainage features like Tiger Creek and Goodman Coulee, alongside small-scale resource extraction sites such as a Gravel Pit and a Prospect. Natural water sources like Isaac Walton Spring provided vital points of interest for early travelers and locals navigating this part of Montana.