1966 Map of Hodsdon Flats

About this map

Custer National Forest encompasses much of this landscape in Powder River County, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and seasonal water sources. The map reveals an area reliant on localized water management for ranching and land use, evidenced by features like Turtle Reservoir and Callaway Reservoir. The topography is marked by distinctive rises such as Gardner Butte and Bailey Hill, which overlook complex draws and prongs including Sawmill Draw, Maverick Prong, and Schwind Draw. Numerous named springs, such as Mason Spring, Deadman Spring, and Fence Corner Spring, indicate the vital points of water access that sustained operations within the Hodsdon Flats area. The branching headwaters of Bloom Creek and the South Fork of Cache Creek illustrate the natural erosion patterns that have shaped this portion of the Montana backcountry during the mid-20th century.