1973 Map of Olive

About this map

Mizpah Road traverses a landscape defined by the drainage basins of the Powder River region, where numerous named seasonal and permanent streams carve through the terrain. The presence of a solitary Grave north of Ash Creek provides a poignant focal point for local history researchers and genealogists, marking a specific point of early settlement or transit across these plains. The hydrology of the area is exceptionally detailed, featuring the convergence of Mizpah Creek, Wolf Creek, and Leslie Creek. This 1973 field check reveals the placement of windmills, wells, and stock ponds throughout the rangeland, illustrating the critical infrastructure required for ranching in this part of Montana. The map also delineates smaller drainages like YT Creek and Second Creek, which reveal the intricate local topography often overlooked in larger scale surveys.