1960 Map of Rancher Cemetery

About this map

Pease Bottom dominates the southeastern corner of this landscape, where the alluvial terrain meets the winding course of the Rancher Ditch. This 1960 survey, updated with photo revisions in 1980, reveals a dry Montana landscape defined by the drainage networks of Muggins Creek and Alkali Creek. The topography is characterized by intricate coulees and breaks that separate these watercourses, illustrating the geological forces shaping Treasure County. For genealogists and local historians, the Rancher Cemetery serves as a primary point of interest, situated near the intersection of the upland draws and the irrigation-fed flats. The presence of a Pit and various water-management features like the ditch system reflects the area's dual reliance on natural drainage and engineered irrigation for ranching and agriculture.