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1973 Map of Pasture Creek

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Pasture Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Missouri River defines the northern edge of this drainage-rich landscape in McCone County, surveyed as part of the Department of the Interior program for the Missouri River Basin. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of seasonal watercourses and coulees, including Hungry Creek, Pasture Creek, and Remuda Creek. Evidence of early 1970s land management and remote ranching infrastructure is visible at the Deadman Dam and a central Landing Strip, reflecting the logistical realities of this isolated Montana cattle-country environment.

Local landmarks such as Maxwell Hill and Wildcat Canyon provide topographical variety, while the area around Remuda and Garfield Spring highlights the critical importance of reliable water sources. The map also records early industrial exploration with several Drill Hole and Well locations. This survey captures a moment in the mid-20th century before significant modern development, preserving the original place-names of small features like Widow Coulee and Hancock Coulee.