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1970 Map of Moore SW

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Moore SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The small settlement of Garneill sits at the southwestern edge of this 1970 Fergus County survey, marking a quiet point of transition in the high plains landscape. The area is defined by a network of drainage systems, including East Buffalo Creek and the meandering Little Trout Creek, which cut through the undulating terrain. A distinct Pipeline corridor and a series of JEEP TRAILs cross the map, indicating the development of regional infrastructure and land management during this era.

Local landmarks such as a Radio Tower and Horan provide specific points of reference for those tracing historical land use. The presence of multiple Gravel Pits and the seasonal flows of Meadow Creek suggest a landscape shaped by both extractive industry and the natural watershed of the Montana plains. These features together document a specific moment of utility and settlement in the central Montana countryside.