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1967 Map of Benteen

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Benteen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Little Bighorn River meanders through the eastern portion of this quadrangle, defining the local landscape within the Crow Indian Reservation. The settlement of Benteen sits alongside the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad line, which follows the river's path south toward Shavings Creek. This 1967 field-checked survey reveals an intricate network of irrigation and water management, including the Reno Canal and Lodge Grass No 1 Canal, essential for agricultural life in this Big Horn County corridor.

Away from the river valley, the terrain transitions into a complex series of drainage basins. Numerous named watercourses like Shoulder Blade Creek, Bear Creek, and Sand Creek carve through the uplands. The presence of Mud Spring and various Jeep Trails suggests a landscape utilized for ranching and remote transit, while the Roadside Park near Benteen provides a rare public stopping point along the valley's primary thoroughfare.