1985 Map of Fergus NE

About this map

Armells Creek and its seasonal tributaries define the landscape of this Central Montana region as it was documented in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of drainages and coulees, reflecting a classic western ranching or grazing environment. The northern portion of the map is marked by the winding path of Murphy Coulee and Burned Timber Coulee, which flow toward the primary waterway. To the west, the watershed is shaped by Cottonwood Creek and its South Fork Cottonwood Creek. This 1985 provisional release, edited by the U.S. Geological Survey, provides a detailed record of the elevations and watercourses such as Dry Armells Creek before further modern land-use changes. The scarcity of named structures and settlements underscores the open, rural nature of this Fergus County territory during this era.