Near Cascade in Cascade County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
The Missouri River Canyon and Old US Highway 91
Although the arrival of the Montana Central Railroad in 1887 did much to open this region to settlement, it was not until the early 1930s that a modern paved highway provided a direct connection between Helena and Great Falls through this area. U.S. Highway 91 wound its way along the Missouri River through the volcanic outcrops of the canyon, crossing the river over two large steel truss bridges that still carry traffic in the vicinity of Hardy and Wolf Creek. The Hardy Bridge is visible on the old highway below you. Though bypassed by Interstate 15 in the 1960s, today old U.S. 91 provides motorists a unique opportunity to experience a Great Depression era road through one of the most spectacular landscapes in Montana.
Erected by Montana Department of Transportation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Exploration • Natural Features • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list.
Location. 47° 9.601′ N, 111° 49.167′ W. Marker is near Cascade, Montana, in Cascade County. Marker is on Interstate 15 at milepost 245 near Novak Creek Lane, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located at a Scenic Overlook off of southbound Interstate 15. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cascade MT 59421, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A Volcanic Island in the Rocky Mountains (here, next to this marker); July 17, 1805 & July 17, 1806 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Point of Reference (approx. 2 miles away); Sentinel of the Rockies (approx. 2 miles away); Transition Terrain (approx. 2 miles away); From Too Much to Note Enough (approx. 2 miles away); From Indian Trail to Highways (approx. 2 miles away); Join the Voyage of Discovery (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cascade.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2024, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2024, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.