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1958 Map of White Sulphur Springs

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of White Sulphur Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Big Belt Mountains dominate this mid-century view of central Montana, where the Missouri River forms a critical corridor through a series of reservoirs including Hauser Lake and Canyon Ferry Lake. As the state capital, Helena serves as the western anchor, with the industrial hub of East Helena nearby. The landscape is defined by vast protected lands, including the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness and portions of the Lewis and Clark National Forest.

Mineral extraction and agricultural water management appear throughout the region, evidenced by the Montana Silver Star Mine and the irrigation network of Mullins Ditch. The rail infrastructure is particularly dense for the era, with the Northern Pacific, Great Northern, and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroads connecting remote settlements like Wilsall and Townsend to the broader mountain economy.