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1966 Map of Sidney NE

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Sidney NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts through this borderlands landscape, defining the boundary between Montana and North Dakota during the mid-1960s. Along its western bank, the Great Northern railroad tracks run parallel to the water, supporting the regional transport of goods and passengers. The eastern side of the river transitions into a highly dissected upland terrain marked by numerous drainage systems, including Cheney Creek and Alkali Creek.

Resource extraction and water management are evident across the quadrangle, from the Thief Mine and various prospects in the northern hills to the McGlynn Dam situated on Bennie Peer Creek. Local landmarks like Estes Spring and Estes Coulee point to early settlement naming conventions, while more modern infrastructure is represented by a Radio Tower and an extensive Pipeline network crossing the state line.