1914 Map of Nashua

South of the river, the terrain rises toward Deadman Butte, where individual land holdings like Nichols Ranch and Carr Ranch appear near the Boundary Line. The intricate meandering of Porcupine Creek as it flows south to join the Milk River reveals the complex drainage patterns of the northern plains before significant modern water management altered these channels. The presence of the small siding at Wiota further illustrates the era's reliance on rail transport for prairie connectivity.