1969 Map of Zero NE

About this map

The Powder River meanders through this portion of Prairie County, marking a landscape defined by dramatic drainage patterns and deep coulees. This 1969 field-checked survey reveals the intricate topography of the Montana plains, where narrow waterways like Conns Creek and Tenmile Creek cut through the high ground. The map captures the area during a period of resource exploration and utility expansion, noted by scattered infrastructure such as a Drill Hole and a prominent Radio Tower. The lack of dense settlement emphasizes the expansive, rural character of the region, where land use is dictated by the rugged breaks and flat-topped buttes typical of the lower Powder River basin. These features provide a clear look at the hydraulic and geological formations that have historically influenced grazing and transit in this part of the state.