1971 Map of Lake Seventeen East

About this map

The Fort Belknap Indian Reservation landscape in north-central Montana is defined by the high plains topography of Blaine County. This 1971 survey illustrates a region where water management and natural drainage dictate the character of the land, centered around the significant waters of Lake Seventeen and the elongated Skinners Lake. To the south, the terrain rises toward Timber Ridge and the prominent Squaw Butte, features that overlook a network of seasonal drainages including Little Suction Creek and Running Crane Creek. The map provides a detailed view of the land before significant modern development, showing the relationship between family-named landmarks like Warneke Coulee and Warneke Flat and the broader environmental context of the Missouri River Basin development program.