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1967 Map of Birney

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Birney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Tongue River meanders through this portion of Rosebud County, defining a landscape of cattle ranching and river-bottom agriculture during the mid-1960s. The small settlement of Birney sits along the riverbanks, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural community. The map reveals an intricate network of irrigation systems vital to the local economy, including the Brown Cattle Co Ditch, Arnold Ditch, and Quarter Circle U Ditch.

Genealogists and local historians can find numerous family-named landmarks and historical sites, such as the Three Circle Ranch, Brewster Ranch, and Mc Kinney Ranch. The presence of the Birney Cem and the Brewster Landing Field further illustrates the self-contained nature of these remote Montana holdings. The terrain is marked by prominent natural features like Battle Butte and Pyramid Butte, which overlook the various forks of the creeks feeding into the main river valley.