Nelson Reservoir and the surrounding plains of Phillips County dominate this landscape, reflecting a region defined by water management and natural drainage. The small settlement of Bowdoin sits in the southwestern portion of the map, closely tied to the Bowdoin Cem nearby. The terrain is shaped by the winding course of Beaver Creek and the notable Dry Lake Unit, illustrating the hydrologic complexity of the Montana prairie. To the northeast, the presence of Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs indicates the geothermal activity of the area, while the rising elevations of the Larb Hills and Thomas Coulee frame the eastern edge of the survey. The transport network is anchored by Old Hwy 2 and several local access routes like Bowdoin Rd and S Lake Access Rd, which connect these remote agricultural and recreational sites.
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1905 · Bowdoin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1905 · Saco Special
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Cowan
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Glasgow
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Glasgow
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Glasgow
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Hewitt Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Hewitt Lake SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1984 · Clanton Coulee
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1984 · Cole
USGS Topo · 1:24,000