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1969 Map of Corral Butte

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Corral Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Corral Butte and the surrounding high country define this section of the Montana plains during the late 1960s. Straddling the boundary of Custer County and Prairie County, the landscape is carved by an intricate network of drainages including Williams Creek, Prairie Creek, and Maggie Creek. The map documents a sparsely settled ranching or resource extraction environment, evidenced by the presence of a Pipeline and scattered Jeep Trail routes that navigate the complex topography.

Industrial activity is noted through remote infrastructure like a Well and a Drill Hole in the northern reaches. The drainage patterns of Schlosser Creek and Freddie Creek suggest the seasonal water movement essential to this part of Eastern Montana. This survey provides a precise look at the land before further modern development, preserving the locations of family-named landmarks like Louie Creek and Charlie Creek that are vital for local genealogical research.