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1962 Map of Whitlash

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Whitlash
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Whitlash stands as the primary outpost on the high plains of northern Montana in the early 1960s, situated just south of the Canada United States international border. This boundary-spanning survey highlights a landscape defined by ranching and energy extraction, where the Whitlash Gas and Oil Field and Arch Apex Gas Field are dotted with numerous oil wells and gas wells. The presence of the U S Customs office at the border and a dedicated Landing Strip underscores the logistical importance of this remote area.

Water management is vital for the local cattle operations, evidenced by features like Christian Reservoir and Cook Reservoir, alongside scattered landmarks such as the North Sch and family-held properties including the Brown Ranch and Parsell Ranch. The terrain is etched with coulees and creeks, including Sears Coulee and Breed Creek, which flow through the rolling foothills near the Sweetgrass Hills.