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2011 Map of Southwest Great Falls

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Southwest Great Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Missouri River carves a deep path through the landscape south of Great Falls, defining a geography of river bends and silt-formed islands. Large-scale public works and infrastructure dominate the heights of Gore Hill, where the Great Falls International Airport sits overlooking the river valley. The map reveals the city's southward expansion through a cluster of large commemorative landscapes, including Highland Cemetery, Calvary Cemetery, and the Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Association, which provide a significant historical record of the community's genealogy.

Along the riverbanks, the terrain transitions into more recreational and natural spaces. Distinctive river features such as Taylor Island, White Bear Islands, and the sharp turn at Big Bend characterize the waterway as it flows toward the city center. This 2011 survey also highlights the regional education hub at Montana State University College of Technology - Great Falls, showing the intersection of industrial transport routes and modern civic development.