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1984 Map of Warrick

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Warrick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Warrick sits at the heart of this high-plains landscape in North-Central Montana, where the drainages of the Bears Paw Mountains carve deep patterns into the terrain. The map captures a sophisticated network of seasonal and permanent water sources essential for ranching and settlement in this semi-arid region. Named water features like Blue Creek and Hatje Coulee define the local topography, while numerous isolated water points such as Polish Spring, Gasparage Spring, and Bills Spring suggest the vital importance of groundwater for early homesteaders and livestock in Chouteau County.

Distinctive geological landmarks rise above the drainage basins, including The Rock and the high elevations of Elkhorn Mountain. The survey also marks significant local points like Rattlesnake Butte and Haystack Butte, providing a detailed look at the rural boundary where the Chouteau and Blaine County lines meet. This mid-1980s record preserves the layout of a landscape where survival and success were dictated by the flow of the West Fork and East Fork.