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1956 Map of Cooney Reservoir

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Cooney Reservoir dominates the landscape of this 1950s Montana survey, serving as a critical water management feature at the confluence of Red Lodge Creek and Willow Creek. The map documents a sophisticated irrigation network essential to Carbon County agriculture, featuring an extensive system of named canals such as the Finn Ditch, Korpola Ditch, and Saarela Ditch. These waterways, along with several flumes and a siphon, illustrate the engineering required to move water across the undulating terrain near Church Hill. Local civic life is represented by the Wilson Sch and Upper Cottonwood School, providing touchpoints for genealogical research. The Northern Pacific railroad line runs along Rock Creek in the southeastern corner, marking the vital transportation corridor that linked these rural ranching and farming communities to larger markets.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain