1967 Map of Banner

About this map

Fort Phil Kearny (Historical Site) and the Fetterman Monument anchor this 1960s survey, marking a landscape defined by significant military and frontier history along the old Bozeman Trail route. The terrain is characterized by prominent ridges and draws, notably Massacre Hill and Lodge Trail Ridge, which overlook the confluence of Piney Creek and Little Piney Creek. Local ranching and irrigation patterns are evident through the Highline Ditch and Leiter Ditch systems that channel water across the valley near the settlement of Kearny. To the north, the community of Banner sits near Prairie Dog Creek, while the southern portion of the map is dominated by the northern reaches of Lake De Smet and the Shell Creek Reservoir. For genealogists and historians, the map preserves specific local landmarks like the Little Piney Cemetery and several gravel mining sites.