1954 Map of Wolf Point

About this map

The Missouri River winds along the southern edge of this mid-1970s landscape, defining the lower boundary of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. This high-plains region is shaped by a dense network of coulees and creeks, including Nantennach Coulee and Wolf Creek, which drain toward the river systems. The Burlington Northern railroad serves as the primary corridor for human activity, connecting grain-handling towns like Poplar, Wolf Point, and Culbertson in the south, while a northern branch line ties together agricultural hubs such as Scobey, Plentywood, and Westby near the Canadian border. To the east, the Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge provides a significant biological contrast to the surrounding grid-patterned ranchlands, centered on the expansive waters of Medicine Lake. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure of the Northern Plains, from the isolated rail station at Blair Station to the complex water systems like Big Muddy Creek.