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1966 Map of Crane NE

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Crane NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Great Northern rail lines traverse the southern expanse of this Richland County landscape, providing a vital connection through a region defined by intricate drainage networks. The topography is dominated by the branching paths of Lone Tree Creek, as well as the North Fork and South Fork, which carve through the high plains. A unique geographical landmark, the Natural Corral, stands out among the coulees and ridges, suggesting a natural formation once utilized by local ranchers for livestock management.

Water management is evident through features like Vaux Reservoir No 2, while smaller drainages such as Youngs Coulee and Well Coulee feed into the larger creek systems. The presence of a Gravel Pit and scattered wells near Spring indicates a landscape put to work for both infrastructure and agriculture during the mid-1960s. This survey, conducted as part of the Missouri River Basin development program, captures the rural character of eastern Montana before modern industrial shifts.