1984 Map of Inyan Kara Mountain

About this map

Inyan Kara Mountain dominates this portion of the Black Hills National Forest, rising above a complex network of drainages and ridges during the mid-1980s. This landscape, straddling the Crook and Weston county line, reveals a topography defined by significant peaks including Mount Tom, Strawberry Mountain, and Star Butte. The area is characterized by an intricate water system, where Kara Creek and Inyan Kara Creek flow through the northern reaches while the headwaters of Skull Creek and its West Fork emerge to the south. Other features like Cedar Ridge and Mason Creek further define this remote section of Wyoming. The map depicts a territory largely shaped by natural landmarks and primary forest boundaries, providing a clear view of the land's transition between elevated mountain peaks and the lower-lying creek beds that have guided travel and settlement in the region.