1915 Map of Cuskers

About this map

The Fort Peck Indian Reservation dominates this 1915 topography, capturing a vast expanse of Northeastern Montana before modern development. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Poplar River in the northeast and a network of drainage systems including Boxelder Creek and East Branch Chelsea Creek. This survey, conducted by the General Land Office between 1909 and 1910, provides a rare look at early habitation in the area, specifically noting Cuskers House near the river bend. The transition from the high plains down into the Tule Valley and toward Hay Creek highlights the complex coulees and drainage patterns that dictated early travel and land use in Sheridan County. The presence of the General Land Office topography and control notes reflects the systematic transition of these lands during the early twentieth century.