1972 Map of South Bear Creek

About this map

The drainage network of the Big Horn and Yellowstone river basins defines this 1972 survey, centered on the dissected uplands of Treasure County. West Bear Creek and South Bear Creek carve through the northern terrain, while Crystal Creek and East Burnt Creek dominate the south, creating a landscape of sharply defined ridges and coulees. A singular point of human activity is found at Barnes Ranch, situated in the shadow of the prominent Whiskey Butte. The map reflects a period of resource exploration and infrastructure development in this ranching country, marked by scattered Well sites and a prominent Radio Tower in the west. To the southeast, the course of Sarpy Creek cuts through the hills, providing a glimpse into the hydraulic patterns and land use of this Treasure County region during the early 1970s.