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1960 Map of Black Mountain

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Black Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Big Horn National Forest encompasses much of this 1960 landscape, where the dramatic descent into Shell Canyon defines the central terrain. This area is a site of scientific interest, evidenced by the Iowa State Univ Geology Camp positioned near Chimney Rock. The presence of such a facility highlights the region's diverse geologic formations, from the high Sunlight Mesa in the north to the jagged profile of Elephant Head Rock.

Water management is a key feature of the lower elevations, where the Kershner Ditch, High Line Ditch, and Hatten Ditch weave across the western slopes near Trapper Lodge Ranch. These irrigation systems contrast with the wild drainage of White Creek and Trapper Canyon Creek. The map also identifies recreational and geographic markers like the Post Creek Picnic Area and the prominent summit of Black Mountain, providing a detailed look at the Bighorn Basin’s eastern rim.