1954 Map of Pine Tree

About this map

Bozeman Trail cuts a historical path across this high-plains landscape, marked by its approximate location as it traverses the drainage of Ninemile Creek. In the mid-1950s, this portion of Campbell County remained a territory of sprawling livestock operations and remote outposts. Named family properties like the Van Gordon Ranch, Bozarth Ranch, and Ninemile Ranch are scattered across the terrain, illustrating the sparse settlement patterns typical of the region's ranching economy. The topography is defined by intricate drainage systems including Simmons Draw and Ninemile Draw, which feed into the South Fork Ninemile Creek. In the north, the headwaters of the Belle Fourche River and Bates Creek emerge near Pine Tree Peak, while the small settlement of Pine Tree and its nearby Pine Tree Spring serve as the primary landmarks in an area dominated by open range and wind-driven water infrastructure.