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1968 Map of Lignite Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Old Fort Keogh Military Reservation Boundary anchors the western edge of this landscape, marking a transition from historical military lands to the river-driven economy of Custer County. The Yellowstone River cuts through the northern portion of the sheet, creating a fertile corridor for transportation and industry. The industrial footprint of the era is evident through infrastructure like the Pumping Sta, several Gravel Pit locations, and a Sewage Disposal site, reflecting a period of active land use and utility development.

Rail and trail networks dominate the northern valley, with the Lewis and Clark Trail and Burlington Northern railroad running parallel to the water. Small stop points like Paragon and Ulmer sit along the tracks of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific, highlighting the area's reliance on these major transit arteries. To the south, the terrain is defined by the drainage of Lignite Creek, Coal Creek, and Moon Creek, where the name of the creeks themselves hints at the mineral resources and natural features that shaped early Montana surveying.