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1968 Map of Austin Lake

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Austin Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Austin Lake and its surrounding high plains of Phillips County define this 1968 landscape, captured as part of a Department of the Interior program for the development of the Missouri River Basin. The terrain is characterized by deep drainage systems such as Lush Coulee and Martins Coulee, which cut through the open rangeland. Water management for livestock and land use is evident through scattered infrastructure, including Adair Reservoir, Plum Reservoir, and White Dam.

Natural water sources like Austin Spring and various unnamed Springs provide critical points of interest for local history researchers and geologists. The map also reveals industrial activity in the form of multiple Gravel Pits, situated near a prominent Butte in the southwestern quadrant. This survey offers a clear view of the rural Montana topography before modern developments, highlighting the essential relationship between water resources and the land.