1960 Map of Vananda

About this map

Vananda sits at the junction of several drainage systems in the high plains of eastern Montana. This 1960 survey highlights the prominence of the Old Railroad Grade as it cuts a straight path southeast across the terrain towards the settlement. The landscape is defined by its seasonal watercourses, including the descriptive Starved to Death Creek and the meandering Horse Creek. To the south, the prominent Cedar Ridge serves as a major geographical divide, while the northern reaches of the sheet are carved by Big Porcupine Creek. The area's small-scale industrial history is noted through several Gravel Pits, providing a window into the infrastructure needed to maintain these remote transport corridors and boundary lines between Rosebud and Treasure Counties.