1961 Map of Comb Rock, 1979 Print
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1961 Map of Comb Rock

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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The Dearborn River serves as the central artery of this landscape, winding through a region defined by remote ranching outposts and high-altitude terrain. The presence of the Dearborn Cem and South Fork Sch near the river’s southern forks provides a window into the community infrastructure that supported early Montana homesteaders. Ranching life is documented through named sites like the Ostle Ranch and Burggraff Ranch, while the Stearns-Wolf Creek Road traces a vital path across the Nicholas Basin. The topography transitions from the waters of Auchard Creek and Jeffries Creek to the prominent heights of Limekiln Mountain and the distinctive geological formation known as The Reef. These landmarks, along with Painted Hill, illustrate the intersection of agricultural utility and the area's natural geography during the early 1960s.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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