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1966 Map of Ashland

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Ashland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Tongue River meanders sharply through this landscape, creating a fertile corridor between the eastern boundary of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation and the western edge of the Custer National Forest. The settlement of Ashland serves as a local hub, situated near the confluence of Otter Creek and the main river. A prominent landmark is the St Labre Mission, which includes a distinct campus with a Cem, Landing Area, and Substa.

The map reveals a network of coulees and creeks that define the drainage patterns of Rosebud County, including Little Coyote Coulee and Logging Creek. While the uplands are marked by seasonal features like Well and Spring, the river valley shows signs of mid-century infrastructure such as a Ranger Sta and a dedicated Landing Strip. Local industry is represented by a Gravel Pit, while the Bowman Reservoir in the southeast suggests managed water resources in this arid cattle-country environment.