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1972 Map of Physic Creek

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Physic Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Physic Creek and its complex network of seasonal drainages define this high plains landscape along the county line. The 1970s terrain is marked by essential water management features used for ranching and land use, such as Swede Dam and the Physic Creek Reservoir. The mapping reveals a sparse but vital hydrological network, including named water sources like Fallon Spring, Grant Reservoir, and Hunter Creek Spring which provided reliable points for livestock and travelers in an otherwise arid environment.

Prominent landforms like the Ingersol Buttes rise above the drainage basins of Custer Creek and the Milwaukee Coulee. The presence of scattered Drill Hole and Well labels underscores the area's transition toward resource exploration and managed grazing. The boundary between Prairie and Custer counties cuts through this topography, illustrating how political lines often disregard the natural flow of the South Fork Physic Creek.