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1969 Map of Locate SE

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Locate SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Powder River meanders through this portion of Custer County, shaping a landscape defined by its riparian corridor and the network of intermittent streams that feed into it. The map documentation reveals a rural environment where water is the primary driver of activity, evidenced by numerous Flowing Wells and a Spring dotted across the terrain. These water sources support a series of drainage systems including Laney Creek, Horse Creek, and Sheep Creek.

Transport and utility in this sparsely populated region are represented by a solitary Landing Strip located near the southern reaches of the river, alongside a Gravel Pit and Mizpah Creek. The confluence of Strevell Creek and its northern branch suggests a topographical focus on the drainage basins typical of eastern Montana's high plains. This 1969 field-checked survey offers a clear view of the land before significant modern development, focusing on the natural hydrology and basic infrastructure of the era.