1966 Map of Coleman Draw

About this map

Custer National Forest encompasses much of this landscape in southern Montana, where the topography is defined by the headwaters of several drainages and a network of named springs and wells. The map reveals an area where water management was critical for ranching and resource extraction in the mid-1960s, evidenced by the numerous reservoirs such as Necessity Reservoir, Gaskill Reservoir, and Hanic Reservoir. The rural infrastructure of the era is anchored by the Home Creek Sch and a series of deep-reaching landmarks like the Coal Mine Project Well and Bryan Mine, suggesting a legacy of both grazing and subsurface exploration. Transport is dominated by the route of Highway 212 crossing Home Creek, while numerous named draws like Thomas Draw and Shorty Draw carve the terrain between Red Top Hill and the North Fork Stafford Creek.