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1973 Map of Brockway Spring

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Brockway Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The international boundary between the Canada United States border and the state line of Saskatchewan Montana defines the northern edge of this high plains landscape. This 1973 survey reveals a terrain deeply etched by seasonal drainage systems, including Swift Coulee, Morgan Coulee, and Flaherty Coulee, which traverse the open range. The map provides a detailed look at the resource-based economy of the region, specifically marking locations for Coal extraction and a Gravel Pit.

Water sources are central to the geography of this arid landscape, documented by the presence of Coal Creek and numerous isolated Springs. The namesake Brockway Spring sits at the head of Brockway Coulee, representing a vital landmark for local land use and ranching. The intersection of the Valley Co Daniels Co line within this quadrangle highlights the remote political geography of northeastern Montana during the early 1970s.