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1950 Map of Timber Coulee

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Timber Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Teton River carves a deep, winding path through this central Montana landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Teton, Chouteau, and Pondera counties. In the mid-twentieth century, this region was defined by a scattered network of rural school districts and small-scale agricultural infrastructure. Key landmarks like the Aznoe School, Promised Land School, and Diamond Valley School underscore the importance of local education centers in a sparsely populated farming and ranching economy.

Transport and utility patterns are evident in the river crossings and early energy exploration, including Shannon Bridge and the Woods Crossing Ford. The presence of an Oil Well and the Jensen Elevator point to the dual economic drivers of grain handling and mineral extraction. Away from the river breaks, the plateau is marked by community points such as Knee Church and family-named features like Hilltop Silo, while primary routes like the Diamond Valley Road provided essential links between these isolated prairie settlements.