1966 Map of Hodsdon Flats

About this map

The Custer National Forest anchors this mid-1960s topographic survey of Powder River County, revealing a landscape defined by intermittent water sources and the varied topography of the Hodsdon Flats. The map documents a rugged cattle-country environment where life centers on managed water access, notably at Callaway Reservoir and Turtle Reservoir. Family names and local history are etched into the terrain through landmarks like Gardner Butte and Bailey Hill, as well as numerous named draws and prongs such as Mason Prong and Bloom Prong.