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1966 Map of Savage SW

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Savage SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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The Yellowstone River cuts a wide, braided path through this portion of eastern Montana, serving as the dominant geographic feature and the historic boundary line between Richland, Dawson, and Wibaux counties. Along its western bank, the Main Pacific Canal follows the river's curve, illustrating the critical role of irrigation in the development of the Missouri River Basin. The landscape is deeply incised by a series of drainage systems, including Burns Creek and Cottonwood Creek, which have carved intricate coulees into the surrounding plains.

Historical transportation corridors are prominently marked, most notably the Lewis and Clark Trail which mirrors the river's course. Parallel to this legendary route, the Northern Pacific railroad line and nearby Gravel Pits highlight the mid-century industrial infrastructure. In the northeast, the broad alluvial surface of Valentine Flat provides a stark contrast to the broken terrain of the southern half of the sheet near Box Elder Creek.