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1956 Map of Comanche

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Comanche
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Comanche sits at the northern edge of this mid-century survey, a central point for the surrounding agricultural community. The landscape is defined by the broad Comanche Flat, where ranching operations such as Heiken Ranch, Ballard Ranch, and Schroder Ranch are established across the terrain. These family-named holdings highlight the settlement patterns of the Missouri River Basin development era, supported by local infrastructure like the rural Sch and the Comanche Cem.

Water sources and topographical shifts provide the primary landmarks in this part of Yellowstone County. Difficulty Creek and Brown Creek cut through the draws, while Devils Hole marks a more complex section of the local geography. To the north, Twin Lakes and a nearby Gravel Pit indicate both natural resources and the early industrial footprint required for maintaining the region's roads and rail connections.