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1914 Map of Homestead

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of Homestead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1914
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

The Fort Peck Indian Reservation defines the western half of this landscape, its boundary following the winding course of Big Muddy Creek. This survey, conducted shortly after the turn of the century, captures the early ranching and rail infrastructure of eastern Montana. The settlement of Homestead sits along the Great Northern (Plentywood Branch) railroad, serving as a hub for the scattered homesteads and ranches that dot the prairie.

Evidence of early territorial development is found in the distribution of family-named outposts such as Scott Ranch, Akers Ranch, and Walker's Ranch. The terrain is marked by distinctive drainages like Sauerkraut Coulee and Irish Coulee, while the southern reaches feature significant water bodies including Johnson Lake and Manning Lake near the prominence of Rocky Point. In the southeast corner, the Le Clair School stands as a lone educational landmark for the surrounding rural community.