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1979 Map of Carter Mountain

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Carter Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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The Highwood Mountains dominate this 1970s landscape in Chouteau County, where the transition from prairie to mountain terrain is defined by an intricate network of coulees and creeks. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad cuts through the northern section, passing the small settlement of Keaster. To the south, the terrain rises into the Lewis and Clark National Forest, marked by the prominent peaks of Carter Mountain and the Highwood Mountains.

Drainage patterns here are particularly dense, with seasonal and perennial waters like Shonkin Creek and Todd Coulee carving deep paths through the foothills. Historical markers of rural life include a lone Cem and the Shonkin Cow Camp, reflecting the region's reliance on ranching and the seasonal movement of livestock. Evidence of industrial exploration appears as a Drill Hole in the central hills, while a primitive Jeep Trail provides the primary access into the higher elevations.