1979 Map of Devils Kitchen

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Devils Kitchen defines the center of this 1970s landscape, where the high plains of the Treasure and Yellowstone county line are carved by a complex network of seasonal drainages. The area is characterized by its hydrological features, particularly the various coulees like Rough Coulee, Sand Coulee, and Winter Camp Coulee that feed into larger systems such as Alkali Creek. The distribution of water management sites is a primary indicator of the land's utility, with several named landmarks such as Larsens Reservoirs, Horton Reservoir, and Teds Reservoir scattered across the township lines. This pattern of small-scale reservoirs and named forks, including the North Fork and Middle Fork Edwards Creek, reflects the ranching and agricultural requirements of this eastern Montana region during the late twentieth century.