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1972 Map of Cinnamon Spring

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Cinnamon Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Lewis and Clark National Forest defines the western edge of this Wheatland County landscape, where the high country gives way to a network of drainage systems and ranching operations. The terrain is marked by the prominent Coffin Butte and bisected by numerous waterways including Big Elk Creek, Bear Creek, and Cinnamon Creek. Mapping here in the early 1970s reveals a sparse but established agricultural footprint, with specific family holdings and named operations like the McFarland-White Ranch and Top Hat Ranch situated along the valley floors.

A system of primitive routes and a designated Jeep Trail provide access across the ridges, connecting various springs and creek beds. Water management is evident at the Martin and C Bar J Reservoir, a critical resource for livestock in this semi-arid environment. The map provides a clear look at the transitional geography between forest boundaries and open range during a period of stable mid-century land use.