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1960 Map of Eldering Ranch

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Eldering Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts through the northwest corner of this Treasure County landscape, accompanied by the Northern Pacific railroad line that traces the riverbank. This 1960 survey illustrates the high plains ranching environment, centered on the Eldering Ranch and a complex network of seasonal drainages. The terrain is defined by dramatic erosion patterns, including Buckingham Coulee and Jacobs Coulee, which channel water toward the larger valley.

Remote land use is evidenced by a scattered infrastructure of a Radio Tower, several Spring locations, and a Gravel Pit. A system of Jeep Trails and a prominent Pipeline cross the sections, highlighting the transition from traditional livestock grazing to modern utility and transport corridors. The map provides a detailed look at the water-carved geography of the area, naming numerous local streams such as Forty-four Creek and the curiously labeled Unknown Creek.