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1966 Map of Savage

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Savage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Yellowstone River dominates this mid-1960s landscape, weaving through a complex of river islands including Elk Island, Crittenden Island, and Marys Island. The settlement of Savage serves as the focal point for the region's infrastructure, where the Burlington Northern railroad and the Lower Yellowstone Road Project Main Canal parallel the river's western bank. This canal system is a defining feature of the Richland County agricultural economy, supporting the flats and coulees that characterize the local terrain.

Local history details are preserved in the marking of the High School and the Riverview Cemetery on the southern edge of town. The map documents the varied topography of the eastern shore, where Elm Coulee and Smith Creek drain toward the river, contrasting with the flatter reaches of Valentine Flat. Geographic landmarks such as Devils Canyon and Beef Slough provide specific points of interest for researchers studying the historical layout of this riparian corridor.