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1970 Map of Fossil North

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Fossil North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The boundary between Gilliam Co and Wheeler Co bisects a landscape of high plateaus and steep canyons in this 1970 survey. The northern reaches are characterized by broad agricultural expanses like Beecher Flats, where infrastructure for grain production is evident at the Grain Elevator and various Storage Bins. To the south, the terrain drops sharply into the drainages of Hoover Creek and Butte Creek, near the northern edge of the town of Fossil.

Genealogists will find the Mayville Cem near the small settlement of Mayville, along with the Masonic Cem further south. The Condon Kinzua & Southern railroad winds through the northeastern canyons, serving the timber and agricultural needs of the region. Notable landmarks including Black Butte and the Fossil Beds highlight the unique geological character of the area, while a series of Borrow Pits and a Landing Strip reflect the local mid-century industry and transport.