1958 Map of Chalky Point

About this map

The Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation Boundary divides the landscape of the Little Wolf Mountains in this late 1950s survey. The terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainage and water sources, including the headwaters of East Fork Sarpy Creek and the notable Chalky Point landmark. Navigation through this high-country environment at the time relied heavily on a system of Jeep Trails that followed the ridges and coulees, such as Prong Coulee and Indian Coulee. The presence of Williams Spring and various named coulees suggests the importance of water management for livestock and land use in this part of Big Horn and Rosebud counties. The map captures the transitional topography where wooded heights give way to the intricate gullies of South Fork Indian Coulee.