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1993 Map of Rustler Divide

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Rustler Divide
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

The high plains of Carter County, Montana, are defined here by the winding Rustler Divide, a ridge system that separates the drainage basins of several local waterways within the Custer National Forest. The landscape is dotted with essential water features reflecting the region's ranching and land-management needs, including Abel Reservoir, Mowbray Reservoir No 2, and numerous springs such as Lantis Spring and Coal Bank Spring.

Evidence of the area's development is seen in the lone settlement of Halbert and the strategic placement of the Electronic Site Tri Point Lookout atop the higher elevations. Surveyors will note the prominence of the Guide Meridian running through the western sections. The map traces the intricate canyon systems of Devils Canyon and Rustler Canyon, alongside prominent landmarks like Stormy Butte and Grassy Butte, providing a detailed look at the 1990s geography of this corner of Montana.