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1893 Map of Big Snowy Mountain, 1901 Print
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1893 Map of Big Snowy Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1901

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Big Snowy Mountain dominates this central Montana landscape, acting as a dramatic topographical hub from which dozens of creeks radiate toward the Judith River and Musselshell River systems. Surveyed between 1882 and 1887, the map captures a network of small, widely spaced settlements such as Ubet, Filbrook, and Melville that served as early ranching and stage stops before the arrival of major rail lines. The terrain is marked by significant natural corridors like Judith Gap, a critical pass between the mountains that historically funneled travel and weather through the region. In the southeast, landmarks such as Locomotive Butte and Mt. Sinai rise from the plains, while the northern slopes are defined by deep drainage cuts like Cottonwood Creek and Beaver Creek. This reconnaissance work by E.M. Douglas provides a clear view of the frontier era, where early post offices and isolated outposts like Bercail and Halbert anchored the burgeoning livestock economy across the sprawling borders of Fergus and Meagher counties.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1901
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions15.1 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain