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1967 Map of Coal Creek

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Coal Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Coal Creek and the branching drainages of the Big Dry Creek basin dominate this Garfield County landscape during the late 1960s. The terrain is a complex network of coulees and washes, including Calamity Coulee and Norwegian Coulee, which speak to the area's pioneer history and rugged hydrology. Evidence of land use is sparse but significant, with a Cem located near the northern border and a Gaging Sta monitoring water flow at the junction of Little Dry Creek and Big Little Horse Creek.

Surface water management is highlighted by several wells and a Flowing Well in the south, while landmarks like White Buttes and Hook Rock provide natural orientation points across the range. The boundary between Garfield and McCone counties cuts through the northeastern corner, illustrating the political division of this ranching country. The presence of the Big Picnic Area suggests a rare node of public recreation amidst the expansive system of ridges and creek beds.