1965 Map of Mc Ginnis Butte SW

About this map

Gumbo Ridge dominates the northern reaches of this topographic landscape, marking the high ground above a network of seasonal drainages in this part of eastern Montana. The map illustrates the sparsely populated ranching country where Garfield Co and Rosebud Co meet. Water management and resource exploration are the primary human imprints on this terrain, evidenced by several scattered Drill Holes that suggest historical mineral or water prospecting. The local hydrology is defined by the winding paths of Little McGinnis Creek and Big Breed Creek, which carve through the undulating hills. This 1965 field-checked survey preserves the exact placement of fence lines and unimproved trails, providing a precise spatial record of land use and property boundaries in this open range land before modern developments.