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1967 Map of Horse Basin

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Horse Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Anderson Peak towers over this remote corner of Custer County, defining the high-altitude hydrology of the late 1960s. The landscape is characterized by a series of high basins, notably Corral Basin, Horse Basin, and Spring Basin, which serve as catchments for numerous vital water sources. The mapping of Horse Basin Spring No 1 and Horse Basin Spring No 2 suggests a reliance on specific, named watering points for livestock or backcountry travel during this era.

Drainage patterns here are complex, with Corral Basin Creek and Horse Basin Creek carving paths through the steep terrain, while the aptly named Dry Gulch stands in contrast on the eastern slopes. Human imprint is sparse, limited primarily to the high-elevation route of Walker Way and scattered landmarks like Spar Mountain Spring and Douglas Spring, providing a precise look at the geography before modern development or changes in land use.