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1970 Map of O T O Ranch

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of O T O Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

High-country ranching life along the border of Sheridan County and Big Horn County defines this 1970 landscape. The terrain is dominated by the Badger Hills, where a complex system of drainages including Windmill Draw and Deer Creek carve through the upland. This survey captures a moment when the regional economy remained centered on sprawling livestock operations like the OTO Ranch and the 77 Ranch.

The hydrography of the region is notably intricate, with the various forks of Waddle Creek—including the North Fork Waddle Creek and Prong Waddle Creek—extending across the Montana-Wyoming state line. Transportation in this era is represented by a network of unimproved routes and a specific Jeep Trail, illustrating the rugged, utilitarian infrastructure required for managing cattle and navigating the high draws and prongs of the watershed.