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1905 Map of Indian
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1905 Map of Indian

USGS Topo · Published 1905

About this map

The ranching landscape of Butte County during the earliest years of the twentieth century is defined by its sparse, isolated outposts connected by primitive trails. Surveyed by Chester Irvine and S.P. Floore under the direction of E.M. Douglas, this topography reveals a high-plains environment where water sources dictated human settlement. Notable waypoints like Indian Road Ranch, Grant's Road Ranch, and O'Connor's Ranch serve as primary landmarks across a terrain carved by Bull Creek and Fly Creek. The map provides a rare look at the original placement of these frontier ranches before modern development, marking topographical features such as Antelope Butte and the distinctive Mud Buttes. Waterways like Prairie Dog Creek and Middle Creek cut through the landscape, illustrating the critical relationship between the drainage network and the homesteading patterns of the era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1905
Date Published1905
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions13.82 x 19.35 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain