1972 Map of Minnehaha Creek North

About this map

Sarpy Creek and Beaver Creek wind through a complex network of coulees and ridges in Treasure County, defining a landscape of traditional Montana ranching in the early 1970s. The prominent Burlington Northern railroad corridor tracks along the western edge, providing a vital industrial link through this rural terrain. Local community life is anchored by the Petersen Ranch and the Beaver Creek Sch, while the many drainages like Outlaw Coulee and Sawmill Coulee suggest a history of seasonal water management and land use. This survey illustrates the intricate topography where South Fork Minnehaha Creek begins to form, showing the transition from higher rangeland to the creek bottoms used for livestock and travel.