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1967 Map of Pompeys Pillar

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Pompeys Pillar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Yellowstone River flows through the northern reaches of this landscape, a vital corridor defined by early Montana transportation and irrigation. The Northern Pacific railroad tracks parallel the riverbank, connecting the settlement of Pompeys Pillar to the wider region. This area represents a transition from the river valley to the intricate drainages of the southern uplands.

A complex irrigation network, including the Huntley Main Canal and the Reservoir Line Canal, carves through the terrain to support local agriculture. In the drier southern reaches, the geography is shaped by deep-cut coulees and creeks like Smith Coulee and Lost Boy Creek. Water management is further evidenced by the Anita Reservoir, which sits along the western edge of the quadrangle near the boundary between Yellowstone and Big Horn Counties.