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1958 Map of Maloney Hill

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Maloney Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Fort Peck Lake and the Charles M Russell National Wildlife Range dominate this northern Montana landscape, where the Missouri River is held behind a massive dam. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of coulees and ridges, including the prominent Harper Ridge and Peterson Point, reflecting the erosion patterns typical of the Missouri Breaks. This 1958 field survey captures the area just as the Hell Creek Recreation Area was being established as a significant public access point for the reservoir.

Remote landmarks like Maloney Hill and the Hogs Back serve as crucial orientation points in a territory largely devoid of towns or primary roads. The map detail highlights the hydrological complexity of the region, tracing numerous seasonal drainages such as Two Deer Coulee, Kibler Coulee, and Buffalo Coulee as they descend toward the lake. This sheet is essential for understanding the mid-century management and preservation of one of America's largest wildlife refuges.