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1965 Map of Herman Point

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Herman Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Fort Peck Reservoir dominates the southern half of this landscape, its expansive waters and intricate shoreline defining the border between Phillips and Garfield counties. This mid-1960s survey captures a stretch of the Missouri River Basin during a period of significant federal land management, evidenced by the presence of the Charles M Russell National Wildlife Range. The northern terrain is a network of drainage systems, including the meandering Box Elder Creek and the smaller Johnny Creek, which carve through the plains toward the reservoir.

Sparse unimproved dirt roads provide the only overland access to landmarks like Herman Point and Reynolds Hill, reflecting the secluded nature of this high plains environment. Features such as Skibby Bottom and Brandon Coulee offer specific points of interest for those studying the natural topography and drainage patterns of the region before more modern developments. The map provides a detailed record of the physical geography and administrative boundaries during the development of the Missouri River Basin project.