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1969 Map of Rowley NW

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Rowley NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Crow Indian Reservation Boundary bisects this landscape, marking a significant legal and cultural border across the southern half of the sheet. Located in Big Horn County during the late 1960s, the terrain is defined by a series of drainages, most notably Fly Creek, which wanders through the southern sections, and Telegraph Creek and Nash Creek to the north. These watercourses have long dictated the movement and land use in this part of Montana, shaping the ranching and agricultural potential of the reservation lands.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is represented by the Burlington Northern railroad corridor, which cuts across the far northeastern corner, and a long Pipeline that traverses the southern reach. The map also identifies a specific Spring in the north, a vital feature for water management in this arid environment. This survey provides a precise record of the intersection between traditional tribal lands and mid-century utility developments.