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1969 Map of Buck Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Buck Mountain and the high summits of the Blue Mountains dominate this landscape in eastern Montana, where the terrain transitions into the distinct topography of The Pine Hills. The drainage patterns here are defined by deep draws and complex creek systems, including Little Cottonwood Creek and North Wolf Creek, which carve through the high ground between Sunrise Peak and Baldy Peak.

Remote and primarily undeveloped at the time of this 1969 field check, the area is marked by scattered water sources like Log Spring and a network of primitive routes, including a notable Jeep Trail in the southeast. The map illustrates the rugged nature of Custer County before modern infrastructure, preserving the original names of local features like Schlosser Creek and Green Mountain that have long served as landmarks for ranchers and backcountry travelers in this part of the state.