1971 Map of Sawmill Creek

About this map

Fort Peck Lake and the Missouri River dominate the northern landscape of this Garfield County quadrangle, defining the boundary with Phillips County. Much of the terrain is protected within the Charles M Russell National Wildlife Range, showcasing a complex network of drainages including Big Coulee Creek and the branching system of North Sawmill Creek, Sawmill Creek, and South Sawmill Creek. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching environment where human presence is marked by isolated landmarks like the Wilson Ranch and a remote Jeep Trail winding through the eastern hills near Seven Blackfoot Creek. This 1971 survey illustrates the intersection of federal conservation lands and private Montana ranching history, capturing the area's essential hydrology and localized water sources like Spring Well.