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1996 Map of Conleys Lake

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Conleys Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Montana State Prison Ranch operations dominate the southern portion of this Powell County landscape, revealing an extensive institutional agricultural infrastructure. The territory is defined by complex water management systems including the West Side Canal, the Upper Taylor Reservoir, and specialized facilities like the Filtration Plant and Sewage Lagoons. This 1990s record captures the intersection of prison industry and heritage preservation, anchored by the Grant-Kohrs National Historic Site along the eastern edge near the Deer Lodge community.

Transportation history is etched into the terrain via the Mullan Road, while the rural economy is reflected in established holdings like Williams and Tavernier Ranch and Spring Ranch. Topographically, the area transitions from the alluvial flats of Taylor Creek and Tin Cup Joe Creek to the named drainages of Robinson Gulch and Cottonwood Draw. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the Hillcrest Cemetery and localized landmarks such as the Armory and Deer Park.