1892 Map of Stillwater

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The Yellowstone River and Stillwater River converge in this 1889 survey, forming a vital corridor for early transportation and settlement. The Northern Pacific Railroad tracks parallel the northern bank of the Yellowstone, linking the small communities of Merrill and Stillwater. This era of western expansion is clearly visible in the infrastructure of the river valley, where a Ferry and Ford facilitate travel across the water near Countrymans Bluff. North of the river, the landscape transitions into the wide Lake Basin, a region characterized by its numerous small water bodies and seasonal drainages.