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1960 Map of Bighorn

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Bighorn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The confluence of the Yellowstone River and the Bighorn River defines this landscape in Treasure County, where the Northern Pacific railroad follows the riverbank. This area, known as Pease Bottom, holds significant frontier history, marked by the Ft Pease (Site) near the northern bend of the Yellowstone. The small settlement of Bighorn sits as a rail siding and local hub, supported by water infrastructure like the Rancher Ditch and a Pumping Sta that redirect the river's flow for agricultural use in the river valley.

The terrain is characterized by intricate drainage systems and islands, including Government Island and the distinct loop of Big Ox Bow. To the south, the settlement of Pasco and various named coulees, such as Petes Coulee and Jacobs Coulee, illustrate the transition from the fertile river bottoms to the dissected uplands. The presence of a Gaging Sta and an extensive Pipeline network reflects the region's managed water and energy resources during the mid-century.