1981 Map of Mildred NE

About this map

Cabin Creek and its southern tributaries wind through this corner of Montana as it appeared in the early 1980s. The landscape reflects the sparse, utilitarian nature of High Plains ranching and water management, punctuated by isolated features like Buckley Dam and several scattered water sources. The map provides a detailed view of essential prairie infrastructure, including a Flowing Well and numerous wells and springs. These specific water points, such as Shad Spring and Hay Creek, were vital to the livestock operations in this remote part of Prairie County. The detailed fencing lines and unimproved roads recorded during the 1974 photogrammetric survey trace the functional boundaries of the rural landscape before more modern developments reached the region.