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1975 Map of Recluse

Name: 1975 Topographic Map of Recluse
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Recluse and Spotted Horse anchor this mid-1970s topographic study of the High Plains near the Montana-Wyoming border. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including the Little Powder River and Spotted Horse Creek, which carve through a terrain marked by distinctive landmarks like Horse Creek Butte and The Rockpile. The settlement pattern follows these watercourses and the sparse road network, with small communities such as Weston and Rockypoint serving as isolated hubs in the ranching country.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is represented by the Burlington Northern railroad line cutting through the southwest corner near Croton. Notable geological features like the Adon Breaks and Red Hills demonstrate the transition from open range to more complex broken ground. The map also captures several family-named landmarks and essential water sources for the era, such as Soda Well and Windmill Draw, which were critical for livestock in this arid environment.