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1971 Map of Sheep Creek Camp

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Sheep Creek Camp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The high plains of Rosebud County are defined by the winding course of the East Fork Armells Creek as it was documented in the early 1970s. This survey illustrates a landscape of expansive ranching and remote outposts, where the Burlington Northern railroad cuts a diagonal path through the coulees and drainage basins. Isolated settlements and camps like Sheep Creek Camp and Flying X Camp provide specific points of reference for local historians and genealogists researching the rural operations of this Montana region.

The drainage network is intricately mapped, featuring the convergence of Sevenmile Creek, East Sevenmile Creek, and Cottonwood Creek. The small community of Armells sits at the base of the rising terrain, serving as a landmark along the rail line. This map captures the transition of the Montana range before significant industrial changes, focusing on the natural contours of Sheep Creek and the West Rosebud area.