1972 Map of Gilbert Creek SE

About this map

Haxby Road serves as the primary artery through this section of Garfield County, Montana, providing a connection through a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainages. The topography is shaped by the descent of water toward the Missouri River system, with prominent features including the winding path of Woody Creek and Flat Creek. In the southeastern portion of the map, Redbank Coulee carves through the terrain, while the northern reaches are defined by the upper courses of Gilbert Creek. A small, unnamed Landing Area and scattered Well sites hint at the light human footprint in this vast grazing and ranching country. The transition between the high flats and the dissected breaks reveals a complex pattern of erosion and water management essential for survival in the eastern Montana plains during the early 1970s.