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1964 Map of Grapevine Dome

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Grapevine Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area dominates the eastern edge of this mid-1960s survey, illustrating the landscape of Big Horn County just as the Yellowtail Reservoir was being established. The map documents the complex topography where the Bighorn River cuts through deep gorges like Frozen Leg Canyon, set against the backdrop of Cooper Ridge.

Land use on the Crow Indian Reservation Bdy is marked by isolated points of activity like The Forks Cow Camp, situated north of the Grapevine Dome. The network of water sources, including Muddy Creek and various Springs, highlights the essential hydrology required for ranching and survival in this high-elevation territory. This map serves as a primary record of the region's transition into a federally managed recreation space during the development of the Missouri River Basin.