1983 Map of Becker Dam

About this map

Olanda sits in the northwest corner of this Eastern Montana landscape, representing a remote junction in a territory defined by complex drainage networks and ranchland infrastructure. The area is dominated by the seasonal and permanent flows of Cedar Creek and its major tributaries, including East Fork Cedar Creek and Brackett Creek. This 1983 provisional survey highlights the vital role of water management in the semi-arid Prairie County environment, clearly marking the Becker Dam and Ban Reservoir No 1. The terrain is characterized by dissected plateaus and coulees, such as Smith Coulee and Pasture Creek, which dictate the placement of unimproved roads and small-scale industry like the local Gravel Pit. The map documents a sparsely populated but carefully managed ranching landscape as it appeared in the late 1970s and early 1980s.