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1971 Map of Shetland Divide

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Shetland Divide
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Shetland Divide forms the backbone of this high-plains landscape in Phillips County, Montana, separating the drainages of numerous seasonal waterways. The terrain is characterized by a series of long coulees and creeks that radiate from the central ridge, including Winter Creek, Bull Creek, and Coyote Coulee. To the north, the elevation culminates at Saskatchewan Butte, a prominent landmark overlooking the surrounding draws.

Evidence of ranching and water management in this arid environment is visible through several man-made features. Small-scale water retention is indicated by Dead Cedar Reservoir and Twin Snag Reservoir, while a solitary Corral in the southern portion of the sheet suggests active livestock operations. The map highlights the intersection of Township and Range lines (T. 24 N. through T. 25 N.), providing a precise look at the land division in this section of the Big Dry country during the early 1970s.