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1964 Map of Beckton

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Beckton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Beckton serves as the primary settlement on this Sheridan County landscape, situated near the confluence of Spring Creek and Goose Creek. The northern half of the map reveals a transition from these low-lying watercourses toward the dramatic ascent of the Bighorn National Forest. This transition is marked by the presence of the Sheridan Filtration Plant and a Gaging Sta along Big Goose Creek, signifying the importance of water management to the nearby city.

Upland areas are characterized by a network of historic pathways, including the Tepee Trail, Pack Trail, and Jeep Trail, which penetrate high terrain like She-Bear Mountain and Walker Prairie. These routes follow the natural drainages of the East Fork and West Fork, providing access to isolated meadows such as Soldier Park. The map documents a rugged interface where ranching infrastructure, indicated by fence lines, meets the protected forest wilderness.