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1965 Map of Sleepy Hollow

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Sleepy Hollow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The high plains of Garfield County are defined by an intricate drainage system in this mid-1960s landscape. Water management and livestock operations appear as the primary human signatures on the land, evidenced by the Stebbins Windmill and several named Wells scattered across the coulees. The Little Dry Water Users Association Canal cuts across the northeastern terrain, illustrating the organized efforts of local residents to divert Little Dry Creek for agricultural or ranching utility in this arid environment.

The topography is deeply etched by numerous seasonal watercourses, including the central Sleepy Hollow and various tributaries like Hawks Nest Creek and Uall Creek. These winding coulees, such as Witchie Coulee and Saurs Coulee, create a complex network of ridges and draws. This document serves as a clear record of rural Montana ranching infrastructure before modern developments, preserving the locations of critical water points and ephemeral creek beds that have sustained the region for generations.