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1973 Map of West Fork

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of West Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The West Fork Poplar River winds through the northern portion of this 1973 Montana landscape, marking a region defined by extensive plateau drainages and seasonal water sources. The southern half of the map is significantly bisected by the Fort Peck Indian Reservation Boundary, a critical demarcation for land use and local jurisdictional history. The small settlement of West Fork sits near the eastern edge, serving as a rare point of habitation in an area primarily characterized by its natural hydrological features.

Water management and natural springs are central to this territory, as evidenced by labeled points such as Walters Spring and several unnamed wells and springs. The descent into Hell Creek provides a stark topographical contrast to the surrounding highlands. This survey, compiled from 1972 aerial photography, documents the rural infrastructure of Daniels County during a period of stable ranching and indigenous land management.