1955 Map of Stockett

About this map

Malmstrom Air Force Base overlooks the northern plains where the Great Northern railway cuts through the coulee country south of Great Falls. This mid-century landscape is defined by its agricultural and mining roots, centered on the historic coal and clay settlements of Sandcoulee, Stockett, and Centerville. The terrain is deeply incised by Sand Coulee Creek and Cottonwood Creek, creating a network of benches and flats that dictated the placement of early schools like Box Elder Sch and Flemming Sch. Numerous cemeteries, including the Cottonwood Bench Cem and Tiger Butte Cem, are scattered across the higher ground, serving as vital markers for genealogical research in this part of Cascade County. The map provides a detailed view of local infrastructure just as the region transitioned into the Cold War era, balancing military expansion with the established rural patterns of Giffen Corners and Fife.