1969 Map of Dugout Creek

About this map

The Missouri River cuts across the northern edge of this landscape, marking a significant transition between the Fort Peck Indian Reservation and the surrounding terrain of Roosevelt and Richland counties. The topography is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including Hardscrabble Creek and its tributary East Hardscrabble Creek, which carve deep paths through the high plains. A clear sense of the 1960s industrial footprint is visible through symbols for a local Mine and scattered Oil Well sites, indicating the extraction activity that helped sustain this corner of Montana. The land south of the river, including Dugout Creek and Goodman Coulee, remains largely open and characterized by isolated landmarks like the lone Boulder standing in section 19.