1969 Map of Sage Lake

About this map

Burlington Northern rails cut a sharp line across this northern Montana landscape, marking the primary industrial corridor through Hill County during the late 1960s. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral hydrology of the high plains, where the Alkali Lakes and Sage Lake occupy shallow depressions in the northern and central sections. A small Landing Strip and various Storage Bins scattered across the quadrangle suggest a sparsely populated area focused on dryland agriculture and localized transport.