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1972 Map of Pleasant View

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

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Pleasant View Flat defines the open landscape of Dawson County in the early 1970s, where agricultural plateaus meet the intricate drainages of the Burlington Northern railroad corridor. The small settlement of Pleasant View sits at the intersection of local thoroughfares like North Pleasant View Road, serving as a central point for the surrounding rural homesteads. This era shows a landscape transitioning between traditional ranching and burgeoning energy extraction, evidenced by scattered Oil Wells and a crossing Pipeline.

The hydrography of the region is dominated by winding coulees, including Whoopup Creek, Upper Sevenmile Creek, and Clear Creek. These watercourses create the undulating breaks that contrast with the level terrain of the flats. Educational history is anchored at the Foster School, while the presence of various Spring Creeks and wells highlights the critical importance of water management in this arid Montana environment.