1995 Map of Lepleys Creek

About this map

The Highwood Mountains dominate this 1990s landscape in Chouteau County, where the transition from high peaks to the plains is marked by a complex network of drainage and isolated lakes. This area includes a significant portion of the Lewis and Clark National Forest and the Judith Ranger District Nat For, representing a preserved environment of deep gulches and ridgelines. Water is the primary defining feature of the local geography, from the sizable Big Lake and Kingsbury Lake to the meandering courses of Lepleys Creek and Alder Creek. The map documents subtle signs of human activity and land management, such as Storage Bins and a singular Grave, set against the backdrop of the 8th Standard Parallel North. The presence of numerous unnamed Springs throughout the foothills suggests a landscape where water sources were critical for the development of local grazing and ranching operations.