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1965 Map of Hedstrom Lake SE

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Hedstrom Lake SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The rugged divide between Garfield and Prairie counties defines this landscape in the mid-1960s. The topography is shaped by complex drainage networks, most notably the seasonal flows of Timber Creek and its various tributaries. As an interior view of eastern Montana rangeland, the map showcases a terrain carved by coulees, such as Beaver Coulee and Tree Coulee, which dictate the movement of both livestock and travel.

Human activity is concentrated along the sparsely distributed network of unimproved dirt paths, with Big Sheep Mountain Road serving as the primary passage across the northern section. The presence of isolated wells and the Neuhardt Coulee reflect a region dependent on careful water management and natural land contours. This survey provides a precise look at the rural boundary markers and watershed patterns before modern development altered these traditional grazing lands.