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1969 Map of Black Gulch

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Black Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Bozeman Trail cuts across the northeastern corner of this landscape, marking a historic route of westward expansion through the high plains. Located along the Montana Wyoming state line, the area is dominated by the Bighorn River valley and its complex network of irrigation infrastructure. Features such as the Upper Little Bighorn Canal, Black Gulch Ditch, and Powers Ditch illustrate the critical importance of water management for agriculture in this region.

Settlement is sparse, concentrated near the community of Wyola, while much of the southern portion of the map falls within the Crow Indian Reservation Boundary. The terrain is defined by dramatic overlooks like Eagle Point and Black Gulch Point, which overlook a series of drainages including Little Cottonwood Creek and Rocky Bottom Creek. Family-named landmarks such as Lotties Draw and the proximity of Dinwiddie Lake provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians.