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1988 Map of Pray

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Pray
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Paradise Valley is defined by the sweeping course of the Yellowstone River, which serves as the central artery for this high-country landscape. In the late 1980s, the area retained a distinctly agrarian character, supported by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure including the Park Branch Canal, Highline Ditch, and Paradise Canal. Small clusters of activity are found at Pray and Chicory, while the legacy of earlier transportation is visible in the Old Railroad Grade that parallels the river.

Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Nesbit Cemetery near Nesbit and the Arrowhead School. The terrain transitions sharply from the river bottom to the high elevations of Antelope Butte, where the complex topography is marked by several seasonal drainages like Dry Creek and Eightmile Creek. This map captures a moment when traditional ranching and community centers like the Community Church remained the cornerstones of life in Park County.