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1969 Map of Horse Creek

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Horse Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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Pumpkin Creek meanders through this portion of Custer County, shaping a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages and high divides. The 1969 survey captures a ranching and resource-extraction landscape where physical geography dictates human movement. A network of jeep trails connects remote landmarks like the corral in the southern hills to the broader plains. Notable elevation points such as Gravel Hill, Dug Long Hill, and Pine Hill provide orientation across the broken terrain.

Industrial and agricultural activity is subtly marked by the presence of a Gravel Pit, various wells, and a drill hole, indicating the ongoing search for water or minerals in the high plains. Water management is evident at the Pine Hill Reservoir, a critical point of collection for drainage from Nelson Creek and Horse Creek. The northwest corner is anchored by the Tongue River, providing a stark contrast to the drier creek beds like Dry Creek and Johnson Creek that carve the interior uplands.