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1986 Map of Ferdig

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Ferdig
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Ferdig serves as the focal point for this mid-1980s landscape in Toole County, where the industrial footprint of petroleum extraction is etched across the terrain. The map documents an intensive Oil Field operations network, evidenced by numerous infrastructure labels and the specialized worker settlements of Ohio Camp, Texas Pacific Camp, and California Camp. These company camps suggest a concentrated era of energy development, situated among the natural depressions of Alkali Flat.

Beyond the oil infrastructure, the land is marked by utility and drainage features including a Levee, Sump Pit, and a Gravel Pit. The map, produced from 1983 aerial photography, provides a detailed record of the roads and industrial sites supporting the regional economy before late-century shifts in the extractive industry. The proximity of these camps to the well sites offers a clear view of the logistical requirements of Montana’s oil country during this period.