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1981 Map of Webster NW

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Webster NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The rolling prairies of Fallon County are defined here by a network of drainage systems and expanding energy infrastructure during the early 1980s. Little Beaver Creek and its tributary Hidden Water Creek wind through the landscape, providing the primary topographic relief in this stretch of eastern Montana. The map reveals an active period of resource extraction, with numerous Gas Wells, Drill Holes, and a central Pumping Sta linked by pipelines and access roads.

Surface water is managed through features like the Flowing Well and strategically placed Tanks, reflecting the practical requirements of ranching and industry in an arid environment. Notable fence lines and section boundaries emphasize the systematic division of the land, while scattered Gravel Pits indicate local material sourcing for the road network. This survey captures a specific moment when the traditional grazing lands were being increasingly overlaid with the footprint of the regional gas industry.