1957 Map of Crowheart NE

Hydrological features such as Dry Creek and Red Creek cut through the high-elevation terrain, while Rolff Lake provides a rare permanent water body in the western portion of the quadrangle. The placement of dry oil wells across the dome illustrates the trial-and-error nature of the region's energy exploration during the mid-20th century. For historians and researchers, this survey offers a specific look at the intersection of tribal lands and the mining industry during the 1950s.