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1962 Map of Mosby

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Mosby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Musselshell River winds through this central Montana landscape, defining the boundary between Petroleum and Garfield Counties. This region is characterized by deep drainage systems and rugged coulee formations that feed into the river valley. The small settlement of Mosby sits at the northern end of the map, serving as a focal point for the surrounding ranchlands and local infrastructure like the nearby Substation.

Southward, the terrain is shaped by the confluence of Flatwillow Creek and the main river channel. Several named coulees, such as Circle Bar Coulee, Hughes Coulee, and Anderson Coulee, provide a window into early ranching and land use in the area. The presence of the Shaw Reservoir and local resource sites like a Gravel Pit indicates the practical modifications made to manage water and materials in this arid rangeland.