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1962 Map of Guthridge Ranch

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Guthridge Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Guthridge Ranch occupies a central position in this Rosebud County landscape, illustrating the remote ranching operations characteristic of eastern Montana in the early 1960s. The northern edge of the territory is defined by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad corridor, which follows the path of Home Creek. This vital rail link supported the movement of livestock and supplies through an area primarily shaped by its drainage networks, including Horse Creek and Third Creek.

Topographical landmarks like Eagle Rock and the passage at Muggins Gap provided natural navigational aids for local residents. The reliance on scattered water sources is evident through the naming of Hildebrand Spring and Russell Spring, while the presence of a Pipeline and Pumping Station suggests the early infrastructure of energy transport crossing these cattle lands. Several exploratory Drill Holes are also noted, marking the intersection of traditional ranching and industrial survey.