1997 Map of Carlyle

About this map

Carlyle serves as the primary focal point of this late-twentieth-century survey, situated within the drainage patterns of the northern plains. The landscape is defined by the branching tributaries of Bullion Creek and Lame Steer Creek, illustrating the natural watercourses that shaped early ranching and settlement in Wibaux County. Mapping by the U.S. Geological Survey and USDA Forest Service details the intricate terrain along the border with North Dakota, including the western edge of the Little Missouri National Grassland. For local historians and genealogists, the placement of the Cem near the town site provides a specific point of interest for family research. The presence of the Fifteenth Guide Meridian East and various section lines underscores the precise grid system imposed upon this expanse of Snow and grasslands, where infrastructure such as a prominent Pipeline and a Gravel Pit mark the modern industrial footprint.