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1985 Map of Bakers Spring

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Bakers Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Flying V Crossing serves as a focal point in this 1980s landscape of Fergus County, where the high prairie begins to break into complex drainages and elevation changes. The map reveals a transition from the elevated Peck Hills down into a network of seasonal and perennial watercourses that define the region's ranching potential. Numerous water sources are documented, from the namesake Bakers Spring to the mineral-rich Sulphur Spr, reflecting the vital importance of dependable water in the Central Montana range.

Deep coulees such as Sawmill Coulee and Deadman Coulee score the terrain, indicating the erosive power of the drainage system leading toward Armells Creek. The road network is sparse, following the natural contours of the land and connecting isolated points of activity along Sourdough Creek. This survey provides a clear look at the topographic character of the area before modern land use changes, preserving the locations of springs and crossings essential to local history.