1961 Map of Hound Creek Reservoir

About this map

The Montana Principal Meridian bisects this high-country landscape in Cascade County, where the ranching operations of Sieben Ranch and Sieben define the local human footprint. The terrain is marked by dramatic elevation changes, characterized by The Pinnacles and Black Mountain, which overlook a complex network of waterways. Cattle and land management are evident through the presence of the Hound Creek Reservoir and Spring Creek Reservoir, essential water sources in this environment. The map details the drainage patterns of the West Fork Hound Creek and the South Fork Sheep Creek, which cut through the high plateaus and coulees. A primitive Jeep Trail provides the primary access through the eastern canyons, highlighting the area's isolation and reliance on traditional ranching infrastructure during the early 1960s.