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1984 Map of Double S Hill

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Double S Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Milk River meanders through the heart of this landscape, its path defining the rugged drainage patterns of northern Montana at the border of Phillips Co and Valley Co. The area is marked by numerous ephemeral waterways and coulees, including Frenchman Creek and Prestige Coulee, which cut through the high ground. Distinctive landmarks like Double S Hill and Shearing Plant Hill overlook a territory dotted with vital water sources such as Negro Jakes Spring and Wrights Spring.

Evidence of ranching and early transportation infrastructure is visible in features like the Turkey Track road and Sheep Shed Coulee. The presence of the Nelson Canal South along the river's southern bank indicates the importance of irrigation to this prairie environment. This survey captures a moment when traditional land use and water management shaped the connectivity between isolated springs and local landmarks.