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1960 Map of Simms

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Simms
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The community of Simms serves as the northern anchor of this landscape, where the Fort Shaw Canal cuts through the plains north of the Crown Butte formation. This terrain is defined by dramatic volcanic features and mesas, including the prominent Square Butte and Birdtail Butte. The historical footprint of early transportation and settlement is evident at the Eagle Rock Stage Station (Site) and along the Mullan Road, a vital early route through the Montana Territory.

Southward, the map details the high country around Telegraph Mtn and the Birdtail Divide. This area is dotted with family ranching operations such as Seaton Ranch and Webb Ranch, alongside institutional landmarks like the St Peter Mission and Sullivan Sch. The drainage network, including Muddy Creek and St Johns Creek, illustrates the complex water management required in this environment, further evidenced by the Rocky Reef Reservoir and numerous coulees named for local families.