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1967 Map of Benteen

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Benteen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Little Bighorn River meanders through this landscape in Big Horn County, Montana, providing a life-giving corridor for the settlement at Benteen. This 1960s-era topographical study reveals a rural economy heavily dependent on water management, evidenced by the extensive path of the Lodge Grass Canal No 1 and the Reno Canal running parallel to the river. The Burlington Northern railroad serves as the primary transportation artery, cutting a straight line across the winding river valley.

Beyond the irrigated valley floor, the terrain transitions into a complex network of ephemeral drainages and family-named landmarks. Features like Shoulder Blade Creek, Bear in Middle Creek, and Long Otter Creek define the ridges and coulees. For those researching the geography of the Crow Indian Reservation, the map provides precise locations for named water sources such as Mud Springs and Sand Springs, which were essential for ranching and survival in the high plains.