1985 Map of Miller Coulee East

Features such as Thunderhead Pit Reservoir, Crappie Reservoir, and Seagull Reservoir illustrate the vital importance of water storage for ranching operations in the high plains. The map traces the winding course of Little Beaver Creek through the southern portion of the quadrangle, providing a detailed look at the rural infrastructure and land use patterns that sustained these remote outposts in the years following the mid-century.