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1973 Map of Maxwell Butte

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Maxwell Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Maxwell Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this Custer County landscape, overlooking a network of seasonal drainages and early infrastructure. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching or resource extraction area during the early 1970s, characterized by isolated water sources like Well and Spring sites that were vital for sustaining activity in this arid terrain. The Powderville Road serves as the primary artery through the southern portion of the quadrangle, linking the remote territory to larger regional hubs.

Water management and geological exploration are evident through the placement of various Drill Hole markers and the naming of multiple creek beds such as Elmhurst Creek and Lindsey Creek. These features indicate the persistent efforts to map and utilize the land's subsurface potential. The intricate contouring around the butte reveals the complex erosion patterns typical of the region's higher elevations, providing a clear record of the physical geography before modern intensive development.