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1972 Map of St. Johns

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of St. Johns
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

St Johns occupies a prominent position on this high-plains landscape, situated along the diagonal path of the Wild Horse Trail. This 1970s survey illustrates a region defined by agricultural surveying and sparse water resources, where numerous points marked Well indicate the critical infrastructure needed to sustain ranching and settlement in Hill County. The presence of a Cem near the trail suggests a long-established community history tied to this overland route.

Evidence of resource exploration is visible through a specifically marked Drill Hole in the western section of the quadrangle. The map details the transition between Township 35 and 36 North, capturing the orderly section lines that divide the open terrain. This documentation is particularly useful for understanding the distribution of early 1970s homesteads and the enduring importance of historical trails in Montana's northern borderlands.