1915 Map of Spring Creek

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The Fort Peck Indian Reservation dominates this 1915 topographic study of Valley County, Montana. Surveyed just after the turn of the century, the map reveals a landscape defined by its intricate drainage patterns rather than established towns. The main waterway, Porcupine Cr, is joined by the Little Fork Porcupine Creek, cutting through the high plains terrain. Significant local landmarks include the uniquely named Tomato Can creek and the cluster of Todd Lakes on the eastern edge. This era on the reservation was marked by the transition following the Allotment Act, and the lack of structural symbols highlights the vast, open nature of the cattle and horse country before the extensive development of later decades. The intricate contour lines provided by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrate the subtle breaks and coulees that characterize this portion of northeast Montana.