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1972 Map of Milk River Coulee

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Milk River Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Milk River carves a winding path through this portion of Valley County, Montana, defining a landscape of complex drainage systems and semi-arid terrain within the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. This 1972 field-checked survey highlights the dramatic relief of the Milk River Coulee and the intricate network of seasonal waterways including Kintyre Creek and Charley Creek. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching environment where water sources are the primary landmarks.

Evidence of local land use is centered on a Gravel Pit and several scattered Well and Spring sites, which were essential for sustaining livestock in this high plains region. The presence of Mud Lake in the north and the convergence of the West Fork Charley Creek illustrate the natural hydrology before modern developments altered many Western watercourses. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact placement of these vital water points and the original fence lines that delineated early 1970s land management.