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1905 Map of Saint Onge

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Saint Onge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1905
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1905

About this map

Saint Onge and the small settlement of Snoma anchor this 1905 landscape where the Belle Fourche River winds across the northern plains. This survey, conducted by W. H. Herron and A. F. Dunnington, details the critical water and transport infrastructure of the early 1900s, notably the Chicago and Northwestern Ry cutting through the southwestern corner and the extensive Redwater Ditch system.

The terrain is defined by prominent landmarks such as Saint Onge Peak, Haystack Buttes, and Baldy Pk, which stand over a complex network of drainages including Whitewood Creek and Owl Creek. For those researching local history, the map traces the intersection of Butte, Lawrence, and Meade counties, noting established locations like Big Bottom and the various creeks that supported the ranching and agricultural development of the era.