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1986 Map of Parker

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Parker
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Limestone Hills dominate the western horizon of this Broadwater County landscape, where the rugged terrain transitions into a complex network of gulches and water management systems. The settlement of Parker sits at the nexus of several prominent drainages, including Charity Gulch and Keating Gulch. This 1980s survey illustrates a region defined by its extractive history and agricultural adaptations, evidenced by numerous Prospects, a Quarry, and a Gravel Pit.

A sophisticated water system is visible across the flats, where a series of Ditches and a large Canal divert flow from Crow Creek and Swamp Creek to support the surrounding valley. Local history is anchored by the small Cem near the Parker townsite and named water sources like Poe Spring and Cherry Spring. The presence of Tailings near the gulches points to the enduring footprint of mining operations in these Montana foothills.