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1954 Map of Roundup

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Roundup
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Musselshell River carves a path through this mid-century landscape of Central Montana, defining a region where the high plains meet significant mountain ranges. In the northern section, the Big Snowy Mountains rise to Greathouse Peak, while the Little Snowy Mountains extend further east. The economic life of the mid-1960s is evidenced by the intersection of rail and road, with the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad serving vital agricultural hubs like Harlowton and Roundup.

Water management is central to the area's development, seen in the presence of Deadmans Basin Reservoir and Petrolia Lake. Wildlife conservation is also well-established through several dedicated units, including Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge and the War Horse N W R. For genealogists, the map preserves specific local landmarks such as the Judith Cemetery and smaller sidings like Wallum Siding, which highlight the sparse but interconnected settlement patterns of the period.