1980 Map of Bull Mountain NW

About this map

Hibbard Creek and Antelope Creek carve through the high plains of Yellowstone County in this 1970s-era topographic study. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns and prominent summits like Eddleman and Castle Butte, the latter of which serves as a landmark for the nearby Castle Butte Cemetery. This sparsely populated region of Montana is primarily marked by natural features and livestock infrastructure, evidenced by the numerous scattered wells and seasonal watercourses such as Mill Creek and Cow Creek. An unimproved Jeep Trail provides one of the few named traversals through the undulating terrain near the southern boundary, reflecting the area's role as ranchland and open range at the time of the survey. The mapping reveals a land of vast distances where small, localized landmarks like cemeteries and high points were essential for navigation and community identity.