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1966 Map of King Mountain

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of King Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

King Mountain and the surrounding high ground of the Custer National Forest dominate this mid-century topographic study of the Montana backcountry. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainages and high ridges, including Black Canyon and the valley of Otter Creek. Human activity is primarily centered on water management for ranching or forestry, evidenced by a series of named catchments such as Chromo Reservoir, Newell Creek Reservoir, and the curiously named Drop Tube Reservoir.

Surface water is scarce, making the numerous labeled springs and wells—such as Gene Creek Spring, Brian Spring No 3, and Upper Paget Well—critical landmarks for land use in this period. The map also records the boundary line between Rosebud Co and Powder River Co, providing a precise look at the jurisdictional divisions and the sparse Jeep Trail infrastructure that provided access to these remote livestock and timber lands.