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1950 Map of Duck Creek Pass

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Duck Creek Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Big Belt Mountains dominate this landscape, where early ranching and mining developments are mapped near the Missouri River. Numerous homesteads and family-run operations, such as Doggett Ranch, Mary Smith Ranch, and Kieckbusch Ranch, illustrate the agrarian settlement of the era. The presence of Gold Mines and several abandoned schools, including the Canton School (Aban'd) and Dry Creek School (Aban'd), suggests a transition in local population centers by the mid-20th century.

Transportation corridors follow the terrain, with the Northern Pacific railroad skirting the river while the Yankee Road and Irish Road provide access to the interior. Community life is anchored by landmarks like St Joseph Church and the Holy Cross Cem. Significant water infrastructure, from the Garnett Ditch to the Townsend Reservoir, points to the critical role of irrigation in sustaining these mountain valley communities.