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1972 Map of Reanus Cone

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Reanus Cone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Custer National Forest encompasses the high-plains landscape of Powder River County, where the landmark Reanus Cone rises above a network of seasonal drainages and stock-water improvements. The 1970s terrain is defined by a ranching infrastructure of isolated water sources such as Howes Reservoir, Stewart Reservoir, and Indian Creek Reservoir, alongside the Reanus Well. These features underscore the importance of water management in this arid stretch of southeastern Montana.

Local history is preserved in the location of the Billup Sch and the Yonkee Cutoff, reflecting the era's rural travel patterns. The map details the winding courses of Bradshaw Creek and the South Fork Taylor Creek, as well as numerous jeep trails that provided the primary access through the broken draws and ridges. Several drill holes and gravel pits point toward early mineral exploration and local resource extraction during this period.