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1970 Map of Bay Horse

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Bay Horse
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Bay Horse lies along the transition between the rolling uplands of Powder River County, Montana, and Campbell County, Wyoming. Mapped just before its publication in 1973, this sheet captures a landscape defined by ranching and resource exploration. The drainage network is particularly dense, centered on Bay Horse Creek and Butte Creek, which carve through the terrain alongside numerous named tributaries like North Fork Bowers Creek and Three Bar Creek.

The presence of several Drill Holes scattered across the township lines indicates the active petroleum or mineral exploration of the late 1960s. Transportation in this high plains environment relies heavily on a network of unpaved routes, including a primary Trail and several Jeep Trails that connect remote sections across the state boundary. This document is a vital record for tracing the mid-century industrial footprint and water rights in this cross-border region.