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1962 Map of Lakey Ranch

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Lakey Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Isolated homesteads and sweeping grazing lands define this corner of Liberty County in the early 1960s. The landscape is organized around a network of family ranching operations, including the centrally located Hawks Ranch and the eponymous Lakey Ranch situated near the southern boundary. These settlements are linked by the winding path of Whitlash Road, which serves as the primary artery through the rolling terrain.

Water sources are vital to this high-plains environment, with seasonal drainage provided by Corral Creek, Government Creek, and Horse Creek. The placement of operations like Wardell Ranch and Thieltge Ranch reflects the strategic importance of geography in this livestock-driven economy. This survey documents the specific ranch locations and land-use patterns of the era, providing a precise record of the families who inhabited this remote Montana territory.