1985 Map of Dupuyer East

About this map

Birch Creek Colony and the small settlement of Dupuyer anchor this 1980s landscape, where the high plains meet the intricate drainage systems of the Rocky Mountain Front. The area is defined by the convergence of several major watercourses, including Birch Creek to the north and the sprawling network of the Dry Fork Marias River. The map reveals a land utilized for both ranching and natural resource extraction, evidenced by the presence of a Gravel Pit and numerous natural water sources like Crocker Springs. The terrain is deeply etched by seasonal water flows, with Jensen Coulee and Bills Coulee cutting through the prairie. Straddling the boundary between Pondera and Teton counties, this survey illustrates how the environment dictates the pattern of human habitation, with roads following the natural contours of the Sheep Creek and Dupuyer Creek valleys.