1963 Map of Bowmans Corners NE

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Crown Butte dominates the northeastern corner of this 1960s landscape, where the high plains meet the irrigation systems of Lewis and Clark and Cascade counties. The Crown Butte Canal and a Water Tank indicate the development of water infrastructure required to sustain ranching and agriculture in this semi-arid region. Traceable family history is anchored by the Olsen Place, a rare named homestead location situated near Simms Creek. The terrain is defined by deep drainage patterns including Loomis Coulee and Anderson Coulee, alongside the converging paths of the North Fork and South Fork. A notable Spring located near the county line further highlights the importance of natural water sources to the early character of these Montana foothills.