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1965 Map of Watkins, 1968 Print
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1965 Map of Watkins

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Watkins sits at the northern edge of this landscape, where the Redwater River and Trail Creek converge in the high plains of Eastern Montana. Surveyed in the mid-1960s, the map reveals a sparsely settled ranching region defined by its complex drainage networks. The transition across the MC Cone Co Prairie Co boundary highlights the vast, open character of the terrain before major modern developments altered the local watersheds. Water management is a central theme of this 1965 survey, evidenced by the presence of the Lisk Creek Dam on Lisk Creek, which created a reservoir subject to controlled inundation. The map details the intricate branching of Duck Creek into its West Duck Creek and East Duck Creek forks, providing a clear record of the seasonal water sources vital to the area's agricultural life.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1965
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain