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1964 Map of Beckton

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Beckton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Beckton serves as the primary settlement on this map, situated where Goose Creek flows through the high plains at the edge of the Bighorn National Forest. The landscape is defined by the transition from open range into the steep drainages of the mountains, with Red Canyon and She Bear Mountain marking the dramatic rise in elevation. Vital water infrastructure is evident at the Sheridan Filtration Plant and a Gaging Sta, reflecting the importance of managing mountain runoff for the surrounding area.

Evidence of early transport and settlement can be found along the Tepee Trail (Pack) and the isolated Carr Cabin. The map details a complex network of waterways, including Big Goose Creek, Little Goose Creek, and Rapid Creek, which intersect the terrain along with numerous springs and draws. A Historical Marker near the northern boundary indicates the local recognition of the area's heritage as it transitioned from frontier territory to a managed forest and agricultural landscape by the mid-1960s.