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1979 Map of Horsethief Creek

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Horsethief Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Horsethief Creek meanders through the central section of this Musselshell County landscape, which by the late 1970s was defined by a mix of ranching water sources and energy infrastructure. The terrain is marked by numerous wells and several drill holes, indicating active resource exploration or development during this period. In the southeastern corner, the CM ST P & P railroad line cuts across the terrain near Naderman, while the surrounding area is drained by Alkali Creek to the north and Currant Creek to the south.

A large Pipeline corridor traverses the northern townships, reflecting the region's industrial role beyond simple grazing. Water management is evident through features like the Spring and a prominent irrigation Ditch near the railroad tracks, essential for the high-plains environment of central Montana. The presence of the Roundup label near the northern hills suggests local centers of activity near these drainage basins.