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1948 Map of Homestead

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

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Fort Peck Indian Reservation dominates the western portion of this mid-century survey, its boundary marked by the meandering path of Big Muddy Creek. This landscape of the Missouri Plateau transitions from the broken terrain of Sauerkraut Coulee to the level lands of the Medicine Lake Migratory Waterfowl Refuge in the east. The small settlement of Homestead sits along the Great Northern railroad line, serving as a vital transportation point for local agriculture just north of the Sheridan and Roosevelt County line.

Water management is central to the area, evidenced by numerous springs and the presence of the Lookout Tower. Further south, the community of McCabe is situated near Lost Creek, highlighting the importance of rail and water access in this high plains environment. The map captures the intricate drainage network of Wolf Creek and Great Northern Creek before they join the larger river systems of northeastern Montana.