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1971 Map of HS School

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of HS School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Tongue River meanders through the central portion of this 1971 survey in Custer County, Montana, carving a distinct valley through the surrounding hills. This landscape is defined by its drainages and isolated rural infrastructure, most notably the H S School situated in the northern half of the quadrangle. The map captures a ranching environment where Ranch Road and various Jeep Trails provide the primary access to remote sections of the land.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid terrain, with numerous named tributaries such as Cow Creek, Elk Creek, and Garden Creek feeding into the main river system. Human activity is evidenced by scattered wells, a pump, and a Gravel Pit near the riverbanks. The survey provides a clear view of the area's topographic character, showing the transition from the river bottomlands to the higher ridges and coulees that define this part of eastern Montana.