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1965 Map of Little Goose Peak

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Little Goose Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Bighorn National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape straddling the boundary of Sheridan and Johnson counties. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of canyons and peaks, anchored by the prominent Little Goose Peak and the deep Black Canyon. Water management and historical military movements are central to this area's story, evidenced by the presence of the Historical Site (Gen Crooks Camp) and several water-diversion features like Last Chance Ditch and the Gaging Sta.

Recreational and administrative footprints are visible throughout the forest, from the Penrose Guard Station to established sites like Little Goose Campground and Kenny Wood Park. The map also captures the essential infrastructure of the era's ranching and transit, including Gallatin Cow Camp and the winding Red Grade Road. These features reflect a mid-century period where the wilderness was increasingly managed for both resource protection and public access.