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1911 Map of Sheridan

Name: 1911 Topographic Map of Sheridan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1911
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1911

About this map

Sheridan serves as the focal point of this 1911 survey, showing the city at a pivotal moment of early development near the foot of the Bighorn Mountains. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR cuts a prominent diagonal path across the landscape, linking settlements such as Arno, Verona, and Ulm. To the north, the coal-mining influence is evident near Dietz, while Fort Mackenzie stands just outside the city limits.

The map details an extensive network of waterways, including Goose Creek and Prairie Dog Creek, which define the drainage patterns of the region. Local genealogy is well-supported by the inclusion of family-named landmarks like Wagoner Ranch, Wallen Ranch, and the Big Red Ranch. The southern portion of the sheet transitions into the protected lands of the Bighorn National Forest, where the terrain rises toward South Piney Creek and Story.