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1968 Map of Horton

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Horton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts a wide, braided path through this Custer County landscape, serving as the central artery for transportation and settlement in the late 1960s. Two major rail lines, the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific and the Burlington Northern, parallel the river's course, emphasizing the corridor's role as a vital freight conduit. The small settlements of Horton and Paragon are situated along these tracks, representing the traditional rail-stop communities of the Montana plains.

Away from the river, the terrain is defined by a series of drainages including Cottonwood Creek, Moon Creek, and Whitetail Creek. The historical significance of the area is further marked by the Lewis and Clark Trail, which follows the southern bank of the Yellowstone. The map also documents modern infrastructure, such as a major pipeline traversing the southern hills, illustrating the layer of industrial utility over the older pastoral and transit routes.