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1952 Map of Butte Well

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Butte Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Butte Well and the surrounding drainage basins of Fremont County appear here during a 1952 field survey conducted as part of the Missouri River Basin development program. The landscape is defined by its water management and grazing infrastructure, characterized by numerous drainage features like Signor Draw, Lame Jack Draw, and Mahoney Draw. Human presence is marked by livestock and utility landmarks, including the Mc Kenzie Windmill and the Mc Kenzie Artesian Well, reflecting the importance of water access in this arid terrain.

Transportation and navigation in the mid-century are represented by the Muskrat Landing Strip and the geodetic marker VABM 6103 Sinclair. Notable topographic features such as the Jumping-off escarpment and Leitch Reservoir provide distinct landmarks for local navigation. The map illustrates a period when these remote draws and seasonal water sources like Horseshoe Creek were critical points of reference for regional ranching and aviation.