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1973 Map of Hawkey Creek

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Hawkey Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Powder River carves a winding course through this cattle-country landscape in Powder River County, Montana. The river valley is defined by numerous flowing wells and pumping stations, essential infrastructure for ranching operations in the early 1970s. Connectivity across the basin is facilitated by the Powmerville Road, which follows the eastern terrace of the river, while a Landing Strip near Deer Creek indicates the importance of aerial access for this remote agricultural region.

Several family-named watercourses and landforms drain into the valley, including Poker Jim Creek and the associated Poker Jim Gulch. Traces of industrial activity appear in the form of a Drill Hole and Gravel Pit, while a lone Cem near the river provides a point of interest for genealogists. The map also documents the junction of Pilgrim Creek and Little Pilgrim Creek in the southeastern quadrant, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of the high plains.