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1955 Map of Whitebird School

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Whitebird School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Stillwater River carves a deep valley through the high plateaus of south-central Montana in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of irrigation projects, including the Whitebird Ditch, Shane Ditch, and Scott Ditch, which redirect water to the arable benches above the river. These engineering features are essential to the area's agricultural identity, supporting small settlements and gathering points like the Whitebird School.

Steep terrain rises sharply from the riverbanks toward landmarks such as Shane Ridge and Joe Hill, while local infrastructure is further marked by a Pipeline crossing the southern reaches. In the northern section, Firemans Point overlooks the valley near where Huntley Creek joins the main river system. This map captures a specific moment in the development of the Missouri River Basin, detailing the rural homesteads and early transport routes like the Roadhouse Ditch area.