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1893 Map of Big Snowy Mountain, 1920 Print
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1893 Map of Big Snowy Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1920

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Big Snowy Mountains dominate the central landscape of this late 19th-century reconnaissance, rising as a prominent island range between the Judith and Musselshell drainages. The topography captures a transitional moment when the central Montana territory was organized into early counties like Meagher, Fergus, and Sweet Grass, long before modern boundaries were finalized. Small frontier outposts and early stage or freighting stops such as Ubet, Melville, and Filbrook are scattered across the plains and foothills, serving as vital nodes in a sparse settlement network. The Musselshell River carves a winding path across the southern half of the sheet, fed by numerous drainages like Careless Creek and Swimming Woman's Creek. Higher elevations are protected within the early boundaries of the Jefferson National Forest, where steep terrain is navigated only by significant features like Half Moon Pass.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1920
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions15.2 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain