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1958 Map of Badger Peak

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Badger Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation Boundary cuts through this high-altitude landscape in Rosebud County, separating the reservation lands from the surrounding terrain. The topography is dominated by dramatic elevations like Badger Peak and Charlie Black Butte, which overlook a network of seasonal drainages and coulees. Water sources are critical identifiers in this environment, with named features such as Ice Well, Diamond R Spring, and Yellow Fox Spring providing vital points of reference for ranching or surveying operations.

A network of primitive transport routes, including the Skyline Road and numerous unpaved tracks labeled as Jeep Trail, suggests a remote area utilized for grazing and limited extraction. A single Mine and an Oil Well indicate the early reach of industrial exploration into these hills. The drainage systems, particularly Alderson Creek and Rye Grass Creek, define the movement of the land toward the Missouri River Basin, reflecting the priorities of the mid-century surveyors who documented this corner of Montana.