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1960 Map of Rancher Cemetery

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Rancher Cemetery
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Rancher Cemetery sits at the edge of the expansive Pease Bottom lowland, a distinct geographical feature in this part of Treasure County. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Muggins Creek and Alkali Creek, which carve through the terrain as they move toward the larger river valley system. These watercourses, along with the North Fork Edwards Creek, dictate the movement and settlement patterns of the area, providing the necessary water sources for ranching operations in a semi-arid environment.

Mapping by the Department of the Interior reveals a territory where scattered water wells support the local cattle industry. The presence of the cemetery and these infrastructure points suggests a long-standing ranching tradition. The topography shifts from the flat river bottom to the deeply incised draws and ridges of the surrounding uplands, illustrating the environmental constraints that shaped early Montana land use and navigation.