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1966 Map of Greybull North

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Greybull North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Bighorn River carves a path through the center of this mid-1960s landscape, flanked by the massive rising slopes of Sheep Mountain to the west. The town of Greybull sits at the southern edge, positioned where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad tracks meet the confluence of the river and Shell Creek. This region illustrates the intersection of mid-century aviation and irrigation, featuring both the South Big Horn County Airport and the Agrarian Ditch, which draws water to support local agriculture.

Industrial activity is evident through multiple strip mines located near Bear Creek and gravel pits along the riverbanks. Unique geological landmarks such as Steamship Rock stand out in the northern terrain, while the local culture of the era is captured by the presence of a Rodeo Ground and the small settlement at Stucco. These details provide a clear view of the region's transport and resource extraction networks just before the late 1970s.