1983 Map of Andes

About this map

Andes serves as the central point of reference in this landscape of the Missouri River basin, where a series of seasonal drainages have carved the terrain. The hydrological network is the primary defining characteristic of the area, featuring Hardscrabble Creek and its tributary, East Hardscrabble Creek, which drain toward the south and east. Other major geographic markers include Garden Coulee in the north and Timber Creek and Charlie Creek along the southern edges. Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is present through the marking of a Gravel Pit and Gravel Pits, likely tied to the maintenance of the county road system that connects the remote homesteads of Richland County. The map provides a clear look at the township and range divisions, such as the boundary between T 26 N and T 25 N, which dictated the early settlement patterns and property lines of this Montana ranching country.