2014 Map of Martinsdale

About this map

The confluence of the N Fork Musselshell River and S Fork Musselshell River anchors this central Montana landscape, where the town of Martinsdale serves as a small hub between the water and the rising terrain of Gordon Butte. This 2014 survey captures a ranching and agricultural landscape defined by the vast Martinsdale Reservoir and the Martinsdale Colony to the northeast. Historical traces include the Gauglierville Cem near the Musselshell River, documenting the lineage of early settlers along the river valley. The map details the transition from the flatlands of Big Coulee to the high ridges of the butte, illustrating how the drainage patterns of Gillis Cr and Little Elk Cr have shaped the placement of roads like Us-12 and MT-294.