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1948 Map of Homestead

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Homestead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Fort Peck Indian Reservation defines the western portion of this prairie landscape, where the boundary between Sheridan and Roosevelt counties bisects the southern reaches. The area is characterized by the meandering path of Big Muddy Creek and its complex of wetlands, including Homestead Lake and portions of the Medicine Lake Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. These water bodies are vital landmarks in an otherwise arid expanse of coulees and springs.

Transportation and small-town life center on the Great Northern railroad line, which connects the settlements of Homestead and McCabe. The inclusion of specific features like the Lookout Tower and Sauerkraut Coulee provides distinct navigational points for those studying the mid-century topography of northeastern Montana. The map reflects a period of established rail-side commerce and conservation, captured just after the Second World War.