1980 Map of P K Ranch

About this map

P K Ranch and the surrounding ranchlands of Yellowstone County are documented in this 1980 survey, which highlights the importance of seasonal water sources and drainages in this cattle country. The landscape is defined by the branching systems of Dutch Oven Creek, Railroad Creek, and South Fork Creek. These names reflect the local lore and functional geography of the region, where features like Churn Dash Creek and Cow Gulch provided essential landmarks for navigators and ranchers alike. A single Corral and A Spring near the county's northern boundary mark specific points of utility in an otherwise open, dissected terrain. The map captures a moment in the late twentieth century when these rural expanses remained largely dedicated to traditional grazing, with few man-made structures beyond the primary ranch site and essential livestock facilities.