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1978 Map of Stanford

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Stanford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Stanford serves as the central hub of this Central Montana landscape, situated at the intersection of rail and road near the base of the Little Belt Mountains. The town is clearly defined by its municipal features, including the Rodeo Ground, the local Cemetery, and a network of Gravel Pits that suggest a reliance on local mineral resources. The Burlington Northern railroad cuts a diagonal path through the prairie, following the natural drainage of Wolf Creek.

Hydrology dominates the surrounding terrain, with numerous watercourses such as Dry Wolf Creek and Coyote Creek carving through the plains. The presence of a Flowing Well and several Spring points indicates the vital importance of groundwater in this high-plains environment. On the town's southern edge, the Airport and its Airway Beacon reflect mid-century infrastructure developments that connected this remote ranching community to the wider region.