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1969 Map of Hunters Creek

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Hunters Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Elk Basin Oil Field operations and scattered mountain outposts define this 1969 topographic survey of the borderlands between Montana and Wyoming. The landscape is marked by several remote dwellings, including Maki Cabin and Lee Guard Cabin, which suggest the area’s historic use for ranching or forestry management. A prominent Pipeline cuts through the southern terrain, reflecting the industrial footprint of the regional energy sector during the late 20th century.

Water management in this arid environment is evident through features like Hunters Reservoir and Jones Reservoir, while the presence of the Burlington Northern railroad in the northeast corner provides a crucial link for transport. Notable geographic landmarks such as Bobcat Pass and Castle Coulee provide essential orientation points for those navigating the complex system of draws and creeks, including Hunters Creek and Cottonwood Creek.