1963 Map of Mc Williams Springs

About this map

Gumbo Ridge dominates this Garfield County landscape, bisecting the terrain with a distinct topographical divide that separates numerous drainages. These drainage systems, primarily identified as coulees, define the water-scarce environment of central Montana during the early 1960s. Mc Williams Springs and Taylor Spring represent critical water sources in a region characterized by deep cuts like Seider Coulee and Diego Coulee. A notable landmark, Black Butte, rises near the center of the survey area, providing a prominent natural navigational point. The map also records the location of a Drill Hole, signifying early resource exploration or water well development in this portion of the northern plains. The arrangement of Calf Creek and Skeleton Creek in the north further illustrates the intricate network of seasonal waterways that shaped local land use and ranching boundaries.