1983 Map of Smoke Creek SW

About this map

Fort Peck Indian Reservation land characterizes this section of Roosevelt County, where the topography transitions through subtle elevation changes across the Montana plains. The landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Lake Creek, which winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle. As a provisional document produced by the U.S. Geological Survey in the early 1980s, the map focuses on the complex network of section lines and township boundaries, including the transition between T30N and T29N. This survey provides a technical view of a sparsely populated area, emphasizing the natural coulees and watercourses rather than established settlements, reflecting the open character of the northeastern Montana prairie during this era.