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1971 Map of Evans

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Evans
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Evans is the primary settlement shown on this 1970s survey, situated along the northern boundary of the Lewis and Clark National Forest. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of seasonal drainages and coulees, reflecting a transition from the lower plains into the foothills of central Montana. Notable hydrological features include the Middle Fork Sand Coulee, Half Breed Creek, and the winding Sand Coulee Creek, which carve deep incisions into the local topography.

The presence of Gravel Pits near the settlement suggests local industrial activity during this era, while landmarks like Tiger Butte and Dicks Gulch define the rising elevation to the south. Other watercourses such as Beaudry Fork and Flood Coulee illustrate the intricate drainage patterns of the Cascade County terrain. This record captures the area as it stood in 1971, shortly after photogrammetric surveys documented the rural ranching and forest-bordering environment.