1958 Map of Barr Creek

About this map

Sun River Game Range Headquarters serves as a focal point in this 1950s landscape, positioned near the base of rising terrain along Rose Creek. The map documents a complex water management system essential to this part of Montana, featuring the Willow Creek Feeder Canal, Geldrich Ditch, and the Kirkaldie Canal. These man-made channels diverge from natural drainages like Barr Creek and Willow Creek, illustrating the historical engineering required to support ranching operations such as the Morris Ranch. North of the winding waterways, the topography levels out into the Alkali Flat, contrasted by the prominent elevation of Black Butte. The map also captures the county line where Lewis and Clark and Teton counties meet at the North Fork Sun River, providing a clear record of mid-century rural boundaries and resource use.