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1972 Map of Groveland

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Groveland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul And Pacific railroad cuts through the center of this Montana landscape, following the course of the South Fork Musselshell River past the settlement of Groveland. This corridor represents a vital transportation link in Meagher County during the early 1970s, connecting isolated outposts like the 71 Ranch to the broader regional economy. The topography is dominated by the steep ascent of Whetstone Ridge to the northwest, where the terrain transitions into the protected lands of the Lewis And Clark National Forest.

Water management is central to the land use here, evidenced by the Voldseth Reservoir and numerous named drainages such as Cottonwood Creek and Willow Creek. Older transit patterns are preserved through the Townsend Trail and Green Canyon Trail, which provide access to the higher elevations and canyons. The map also records localized industry, including a Gravel Pit near the river and a Radio Facility on the heights above the valley.