1968 Map of Goose Lake

About this map

The Blackfeet Indian Reservation along the international border with Canada is defined here by its complex hydraulic infrastructure and varied terrain. In the late 1960s, the Saint Mary Canal winds through the landscape, utilizing a Siphon and passing near Camp Nine as it redirects water resources. The Saint Mary River cuts through the western portion of the sheet, while the North Fork Milk River meanders across the southeast. This survey captures a moment when remote landmarks such as a lonely Grave near a Jeep Trail and the industrial presence of a Pipeline exist alongside the significant natural basins of Goose Lake and Spider Lake. The topographic detail highlights the transition from the high ground of Pine Ridge down to the expansive Freezeout Flat.