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1951 Map of Ibex Mountain

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Ibex Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The eastern slopes of the Crazy Mountains define the character of this 1951 survey, where the rugged topography of the Gallatin National Forest meets the lower grazing lands of Park County. High peaks like Ibex Mountain and Elk Mountain overlook a network of working ranch lands, including the Cox Ranch, Holiday Ranch, and Harmon Ranch. These properties are connected by high-altitude infrastructure, such as the Flume and numerous segments of Ditch systems, which suggest the vital importance of water management for agricultural survival in this semi-arid upland.

Local civic life is anchored by small, isolated landmarks such as the Cottonwood School and Pleasant View School. Towards the southern boundary, the Rock Creek Cemetery and the settlement of Cole appear near the drainage of Rock Creek. The presence of a Gravel Pit (Aband) and several unpaved routes like Lower Cottonwood Road reflect the era's rural industry and transportation patterns within the Missouri River Basin development area.