1955 Map of Cow Face Hill

About this map

The Stone Breastwork (Indian Battlesite) stands as a silent sentinel on the high ground overlooking Badger Creek, marking a location of significant historical conflict in the Montana frontier. Published in 1957, this survey documents the rural character of the border between Sweet Grass and Stillwater counties. Education in these sprawling ranchlands was anchored by local institutions like Stockade Sch and Upper Spring Creek Sch, positioned near the drainages that dictated settlement patterns. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Stillwater River corridor, where Bluebell Lake and the confluence of Trout Creek provide a stark contrast to the drier uplands of Cow Face Hill. Complex drainages including Elliot Draw, Clark Draw, and Dry Gulch underscore the difficult terrain of the region during the mid-twentieth century.