1980 Map of Chandler Spring

About this map

The Musselshell Co Yellowstone Co line runs through this interior landscape, marking a transition across the high plains of central Montana. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems including Shed Burnt Coulee and Angus Bell Coulee in the north, while the southern portion is carved by Hawk Creek and East Buffalo Cr. This 1970s-era topography reveals a sparse but industrial footprint of resource extraction, with numerous sites marked simply as Well and specific locations like Well 3360 or a Drill Hole indicating active exploration or production. The most significant natural watering point is Chandler Spring, located near the headwaters of Carpenter Creek. This survey provides a clear view of the ranching and energy infrastructure before the turn of the twenty-first century, showing the scattered network of roads and fence lines that connect these remote water and mineral sources.