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1969 Map of Government Hill SE

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Government Hill SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Pine Hills dominate this section of Custer County, Montana, as documented by this late 1960s survey. The landscape is characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and essential water sources, including Chimney Springs and Fessler Springs, which were critical infrastructure for grazing and habitation in this semi-arid environment. The presence of Sunshine Camp suggests a history of organized activity or recreation amidst the elevated terrain.

Industrial activity is evidenced by scattered exploration markers, notably an Oil Well and a Drill Hole, reflecting the mineral and energy interests typical of the region during this period. The drainage patterns of Squaw Creek and its tributaries like Short Creek illustrate the natural erosion that carved the local topography. This map preserves the mid-century spatial distribution of isolated camps and water rights before further modern development altered the rural Custer County interior.