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1966 Map of Green Creek

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Green Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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The Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation Boundary defines the northwestern corner of this landscape, where the Tongue River meanders through a narrow valley before entering the broader canyon country. Much of the eastern and southern terrain lies within the Custer National Forest, a region characterized by deep draws and high ridges. The map reveals a sophisticated network of water management essential for ranching in this arid environment, featuring numerous livestock improvements such as the O'Dell Windmill and the Section 16 Windmill.

Named features like Pittman Spring, Good Spring, and King Creek Spring indicate vital water sources that shaped land use patterns. Small-scale reservoirs, including Schandel Reservoir, Pittman Reservoir, and Poker Teechee Reservoir, are scattered throughout the drainages of Cedar Creek and Green Creek, documenting the historical infrastructure used to sustain cattle and horses in the Montana backcountry.