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1969 Map of Locate SW

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Locate SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Pine Hills dominate the northwest corner of this Custer County landscape, characterized by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and ridgelines. Surveyed in the late 1960s, the terrain is defined by the branching systems of Strevell Creek, including its northern tributary, North Strevell Creek, which cut across the central and southern portions of the quadrangle. To the northeast, the land is etched by Laney Creek and South Laney Creek, illustrating the natural water management of this ranching country.

Evidence of local land use is sparse but specific, with Gravel Pits located near the headwaters of Ash Creek and a Flowing Well situated in the central hills. These features, along with the numerous unnamed fence lines and Jeep trails, reveal the practical infrastructure of rural Montana during this era. The map provides a detailed record of the hydrography of the region, from Johnson Creek to First Creek at the southern boundary.