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Old-Timer of Montana Talks on Maps and Rivers
In Butte hotels an elderly resident recalls early Montana days, remarking on the Yellowstone and the Big Hole river valley. He notes steamers, railroad encroachment, and prairie life, then discusses navigability of the Yellowstone up to Miles City and Glendive, with plans to restore river transport and dredge channels to reopen freight routes.
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Big Hole
Amd
John Mr. Scanlan
Montana
Watking Ranch
Madison Valley
Scanlan
Madson River
Bozeman
Virginia City
Hint
Mt Wan
Sioux Country
A. d. Sullivan
Miles City
Yellowstone
Glendive
Sullivan
Mn Amfavouri River Steamboat Company
Yellowstone River
Sullivan Gald
Winmoor
Ely
Montaun
Brent
Wien
Persey
Praltrlis
Salman City
Prt
Waa
Saltuntas
Netan
Rathroad Survey
Atrandder
Salmon Cty
Pittsburg
Salmon Road
Northern Pacific
Beaverhead
Red Rock