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1976 Map of Monument Hill

Name: 1976 Topographic Map of Monument Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Monument Hill dominates the high-country landscape of southwestern Montana, where the watershed is defined by the continental Divide and a network of seasonal drainages. During the mid-1970s, this area of Beaverhead County remained primarily rangeland, marked by isolated homesteads like Wheat Ranch and Tallent Ranch. The terrain is deeply incised by colorfully named watercourses such as Whisky Draw, Poison Gulch, and Buggy Gulch, suggesting the character of early exploration and ranching in the region.

Industrial and technological footprints are sparse, though a Radio Facility is located near the headwaters of Sage Creek. The map documents a complex system of Jeep Trails and standard Trails that provided essential access for livestock management and early communications. These routes trace the winding paths of Whippoorwill Creek and Crooked Creek, offering a detailed record of land use before modern infrastructure reached these high elevations.