1972 Map of Ash Creek West

About this map

The Charles M Russell National Wildlife Range dominates the northeastern corner of this Garfield County landscape, illustrating the region's dedicated conservation efforts during the early 1970s. This sparsely populated area of Montana is defined by its drainage systems, including the South Fork Box Creek and the meandering Ash Creek. A solitary center of local activity is represented by the Cat Creek Sch, located along Haxby Road. The presence of a Landing Strip and named terrain features like Coal Bank Hill and Petrick Coulee suggest a working landscape of ranching and light transport. The map's network of intermittent streams, such as Lost Creek and Lone Tree Creek, reveals a rugged prairie environment where water access and topographic navigation were essential for local residents and land managers alike.