Simpson lies at the heart of this North Central Montana landscape, situated in a region defined by the seasonal dynamics of high-plains water and land. The terrain is marked by the winding course of the Milk River to the south and significant depressions such as Wild Horse Lake and Grassy Lake to the north. These water bodies, along with the distinct Spring Coulee Ridge, suggest a geography that dictates the local ranching and transit patterns. The map highlights the essential local markers of rural life, such as the Spring Coulee Cem, located just south of the main settlement. Transportation is dominated by the historically named Old Wild Horse Trl and its modern successor, Wild Horse Rd, which connect the remote prairie holdings to the larger Hill County network. This survey preserves the exact placement of homestead-era landmarks before the shifting winds and erosion of the northern plains might obscure these subtle topographical features.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1920 · Gildford
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1943 · Gildford
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Shelby
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Shelby
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Lost River NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Wild Horse Lake West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Ninemile Coulee West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Ninemile Coulee East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · St. Johns
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1984 · Chester
USGS Topo · 1:100,000