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1987 Map of Horseshoe Creek

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Horseshoe Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Menard stands as a focal point of settlement in this northern Gallatin County landscape, where the high ridges of the Horseshoe Hills meet the branching drainages of the East Gallatin River. The terrain is deeply inscribed by seasonal and perennial waterways, most notably Dry Creek and its many tributaries like Mill Creek and Reynolds Creek.

Evidence of former transportation and industry is preserved on the land, specifically through the Old Railroad Grade that follows the valley of Menard Creek. The map documents a rural economy transitioning through the late twentieth century, showing a mix of infrastructure like Trans Lines and agricultural Storage Bins alongside prominent peaks such as Round Mountain and Little Round Mountain. This survey provides a clear look at the drainage patterns and land-use markers of the region during the 1980s.