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1973 Map of West Fork NE

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of West Fork NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Fort Peck Indian Reservation Boundary stretches across the southern reaches of this landscape, marking a significant jurisdictional and cultural demarcation within Daniels County. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the West Fork Poplar River, which carves a broad valley through the northern plains of Montana. This drainage network is fed by numerous seasonal watercourses and localized features such as Hell Creek and the long draw of Shipstead Coulee, illustrating the intricate erosion patterns of the high prairie.

Evidence of local resource use is visible in the scattered Well sites and a Gravel Pit positioned near the upland ridges. Several occurrences of Spring water are noted throughout the draws, which would have been vital points for early ranching and homesteading operations. The mapping of fence lines and unimproved roads across this terrain highlights the vast, open-range character of the region during the early 1970s.