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1972 Map of Oswego NW

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Oswego NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Fort Peck Indian Reservation landscape is defined by the complex drainage system of Oswego Creek and its tributary, East Fork Oswego Creek. This 1970s survey captures a transition between the northern high plains and the breaks, where the terrain is marked by isolated landmarks like Three Buttes in the south and the curiously named Badger Hole Coulee to the north.

Evidence of agricultural activity and land management within the reservation is present through the inclusion of Storage Bins and scattered Spring and Well locations. These water sources and sparse structures underscore the pastoral nature of the region during this era. The map provides a detailed view of the section lines and township boundaries, including the junction of T. 29 N. and R. 45 E., which are essential for property researchers and genealogists tracing land allotments in Valley County.