1965 Map of Southeast Great Falls

About this map

Malmstrom Air Force Base occupies the northern plateau of this landscape, overlooking the city of Great Falls and the sprawling residential and industrial outskirts. Moving south, the terrain shifts from the level expanses of Gibson Flats and Johnson Flats into a complex network of coulees that defined the area's early extractive economy. The settlements of Sand Coulee, Tracy, and Centerville are clustered along the winding Sand Coulee Creek, revealing a historical density of mining activity. Numerous Mines, Air Shafts, and the specific Number Seven Mine indicate an intensive period of coal or mineral recovery. Social and civic life is anchored by several landmarks, including the Sand Coulee Cem, Mountain View School, and various parks like Russell Park and Dudley Anderson Park, providing a detailed view of community development south of the Missouri River during the mid-20th century.