1967 Map of Worden

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts across the northern edge of this Montana landscape, where the flat valley floor meets the rising terrain of Custer Coulee. In the late 1960s, the irrigation and transportation network defines the character of the region. The Main Canal runs parallel to the Burlington Northern railroad, serving the agricultural settlements of Worden and Ballantine. This corridor follows the historic route of the Lewis and Clark Trail, which stays north of the complex topography marked by Arrow Creek. Local industry and infrastructure are represented by several sites, including a Gravel Pit, a Borrow Pit, and a remote Landing Strip. The presence of numerous wells and the intricate network of the East Arrow Creek Road and West Arrow Creek Road reflect the managed ranching and farming operations that dominate the Yellowstone Valley during this era.