1978 Map of Wild Bill Flat East

About this map

The Judith River winds through the central Fergus County landscape, carving a deep valley that separates the high, arid plateaus of the Missouri Breaks region. Surveyed in the early 1970s, this sheet illustrates a vast ranching and aviation-oriented topography where isolated Landing Strips provide essential access to remote acreage. The terrain is defined by a series of flats and coulees, including Wild Bill Flat and Whitaker Flat, which are dissected by seasonal drainages such as Box Elder Creek and Plum Creek. The presence of Bear Springs and various Wells suggests the critical importance of water management in this high-plains environment. This map captures a specific moment in the rural development of central Montana, showing the detailed network of fences and unimproved roads that connected these family-named landmarks and remote homestead sites.