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1966 Map of Birney Day School

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Birney Day School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation and the Custer National Forest meet along the winding course of the Tongue River in this mid-century survey of Rosebud County. The settlement of Birney is the primary focal point, anchored by the Birney Day School and the nearby Mission. The landscape is defined by its water management and aviation needs, shown through the Cheyenne Ditch and the isolated Nance Landing Field on a river bend.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific landmarks like the Cem and Water Tank, along with numerous named drainages such as Pawnee Creek, Birney Creek, and Poker Jim Creek. The map detail reflects a remote ranching and reservation landscape where geographic features like Section Line Spring and various wells provided essential water sources in the arid Montana breaks. The inclusion of the Jeep Trail network illustrates the limited but vital transportation routes through these rugged sections.