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1969 Map of Creston Butte

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Creston Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Creston Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this portion of Lincoln County, overlooking a landscape defined by seasonal water patterns and early infrastructure. The northern edge of the map is traced by the Burlington Northern railroad, while the interior is marked by numerous springs and small lakes, including Baring Lake and Lone Pine Lake. This area shows a transition from structured transportation to a more isolated interior accessible primarily by Jeep Trail.

Evidence of local community and early development appears through labels like Swanson Sch and several Gravel Pits, suggesting the maintenance of rural routes and localized industry. The drainage of Sinking Creek winds through the eastern sections, connecting a series of springs like Marquette Spring and Bering Spring. These water sources were vital for the homesteads and ranching operations that relied on the dispersed wells and springs scattered across these townships.