1981 Map of Seven-Up Butte

About this map

Lame Jones Creek and the headwaters of Milk Creek carve through this Montana landscape, defining a rural territory at the border of Fallon and Carter Counties. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching or farming region where community life centered around the Lame Jones School and the nearby Lame Jones Cem. Dominating the central terrain is Seven-up Butte, a primary landmark in a landscape otherwise marked by scattered water wells and utilitarian infrastructure. The presence of a Pipeline and multiple Landing Strips suggests the integration of modern industrial and aerial transport into this traditional prairie environment. This 1981 survey provides a clear view of the land's transition, showing how water sources like South Fork Milk Creek influenced the placement of early homesteads and public buildings.