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1983 Map of Simms

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Simms
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Old Fort Shaw Military Reservation Boundary arches across this landscape, marking a significant historical frontier footprint in Cascade County. The settlement of Simms serves as a focal point near the northern edge, where the Old Railroad Grade and the Fort Shaw Canal trace the intersection of early transportation and irrigation infrastructure. The terrain is defined by prominent landmarks such as the volcanic-profile Crown Butte and Shaw Butte, which rise above the surrounding drainage networks of Little Muddy Creek and Birdtail Creek.

Tracing the natural water sources, one finds numerous Spring and Well locations that supported local ranching and the Four Corners area. Industrial activity is evident in scattered Prospects, a Quarry, and a Gravel Pit, hinting at the mineral extraction that often accompanied Western development. The presence of a large Siphon along the canal system highlights the engineering required to move water across the coulees and hills of this semi-arid region.