1982 Map of Cluster Buttes SE

About this map

Dawson and Wibaux counties meet along a rugged boundary defined by seasonal drainages and essential water sources in this eastern Montana landscape. The terrain is deeply etched by Elder Creek and Box Elder Creek in the north, while Krug Creek cuts across the southwestern corner of the sheet. This map captures the area in the early 1980s, revealing a sparse ranching landscape where survival is marked by the placement of numerous Spring and Well locations. Human impact on the land is minimal but functional, evidenced by a Gravel Pit near the southern boundary and a network of unimproved roads that navigate the complex coulees. The map serves as a primary record of the hydrological network and land division between these two counties before modern development, offering a clear view of the rural infrastructure during this period of Montana's history.