1905 Map of Devils Tower

About this map

The dramatic igneous intrusion of Devils Tower rises from the landscape of Crook County, while the distinctive Missouri Buttes stand as its western neighbors. Surveyed at the turn of the century, this map documents a sparsely settled frontier where early ranching operations like Hulett Ranch and Yeasts Ranch are identified alongside the established settlement of Hulett. The terrain is defined by a complex network of waterways, including the Little Missouri River and the North Fork Little Missouri River, which snake through canyons and gulches towards the Wyoming Montana Boundary Line. The absence of large-scale infrastructure highlights the reliance on local water sources and family-run land holdings, with named landmarks like Blackbank Hill and Strawberry Hill providing essential orientation for early 20th-century residents.