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1965 Map of Holzhey Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Missouri River Basin development program shaped the mapping of this Phillips County landscape in the mid-1960s. Holzhey Reservoir and Shed Lake serve as primary water sources in this arid stretch of Montana, where the terrain is defined by the winding course of Beaver Creek and several prominent drainages. The map reveals the isolation of the high plains, punctuated by small-scale resource extraction and essential water management features.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Midale Cem particularly significant, as it stands as a solitary marker of community life in this sparsely populated area. The presence of a Well and numerous section line fence markers suggests a landscape primarily dedicated to ranching and grazing. The intricate topography of Lonesome Coulee and Scott Coulee provides a detailed view of the natural erosion patterns across the plains during this era.