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1967 Map of Bull Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Bull Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts through this high-plains landscape, defining the local geography with its complex system of irrigation and transport. Developed as part of the Missouri River Basin program, the map documents an era of managed water resources, featuring a series of large-scale diversions including the Main Canal, Waco Canal, and Waco Custer Canal. These engineered waterways contrast with the natural drainages of Hibbard Creek and Mill Creek that carve the northern uplands.

The Northern Pacific railroad tracks parallel the river's southern bank, serving the small community of Bull Mountain. To the north, the settlement of Hibbard sits among the high plateaus. The inclusion of a Landing Strip and Pumping Sta reflects the mid-century infrastructure supporting the region's ranching and transit needs. Landforms like Randalls Island and the deeply incised Rough Coulee highlight the dramatic shifts in elevation characteristic of the Yellowstone Valley.