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1967 Map of Birney SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation Bdy bisects the northwestern portion of this landscape, marking a significant legal and cultural boundary between the reservation and Rosebud County and Big Horn County. In the late 1960s, this area remained largely undeveloped, characterized by the winding path of Prairie Dog Creek and numerous seasonal drainage features like Schoolhouse Draw and Bootlegger Draw. Settlement is sparse, anchored primarily by Brewster Camp in the north near the reservation line.

Water and livestock grazing define the land use, with Ted Flat sitting in the bend of the Tongue River in the southeast corner. A lone Jeep Trail provides access through the southern hills, connecting the Jeffrys Prong drainage to the broader valley. The map reveals a transition from high ridges to the fertile river bottom, providing a clear picture of ranching life and territorial administration in south-central Montana.