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1995 Map of Reanus Cone

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Reanus Cone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Custer National Forest lands dominate this landscape in southeastern Montana, where the terrain is marked by a complex network of draws and intermittent drainages. The topography is anchored by the prominent Reanus Cone, with the surrounding area utilized for water management as evidenced by numerous small catchments like Howes Reservoir, Seymour Reservoir, and Stewart Reservoir. These water sources, alongside Indian Spring, supported the ranching and resource needs of the region during the late twentieth century.

Local landmarks provide glimpses into the rural infrastructure of the era, including the Billup School located in the southern portion of the quadrangle and the Reanus Well to the north. Transportation and movement across the broken terrain are facilitated by named routes such as the Yonkee Cutoff, which navigates the ridges between Bradshaw Creek and Thompson Draw. The map meticulously details the intersection of public forest land and private holdings, illustrating the persistent importance of managed water for livestock and local life in this part of the Powder River basin.