1969 Map of Red Springs

About this map

The Crow Indian Reservation Boundary and Bighorn National Forest Boundary meet in this high-elevation landscape along the Montana and Wyoming border. This 1969 field-checked survey reveals a terrain defined by dramatic drainages, including the North Fork Lodge Grass Canyon and the winding course of Rotten Grass. The presence of the Aspen Grove Cabin near Black Canyon suggests the seasonal nature of land use in this area during the late 1960s, likely tied to forest management or ranching operations. Numerous named water sources such as Red Springs, Paint Springs, and Tepee Pole Spring are critical landmarks in this arid, ridged environment. Notable topographical features like Buffalo Horn Ridge and Telephone Ridge divide the various forks and creeks, illustrating the complex watershed of the Missouri River Basin development area.