1983 Map of Flagstaff Hill

About this map

Flagstaff Hill rises as a prominent landmark in this Sheridan County landscape, where the high plains terrain is carved by the winding paths of Wolf Creek and Crazy Horse Creek. The settlement of Rock Springs provides a focal point for local history, situated near the headwaters where the topography transitions into the drainage systems of Green Creek and Green Coulee. This 1983 provisional survey captures the intersection of natural features and industrial activity, most notably at the Strip Mine located in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map detail reflects a period of resource extraction and ranching life, preserving the specific placement of drainage gaps like Crazy Horse Gap and the intricate network of coulees that define the eastern Montana borderlands. It serves as a precise record of land use and water access in a sparsely populated region of the state.