1967 Map of Stone Mountain

About this map

The eastern edge of the Bighorn National Forest dominates this landscape, where the high ridges of Stone Mountain and Pheasant drop sharply into the creek-fed basins of Johnson County. The map details a complex network of water management, showcasing the Jim Crow Ditch, Mowry Basin Ditch, and Rock Creek Ditch as they divert flow across the lower elevations near the H F Bar Ranch. This transition from mountain to basin is marked by dramatic terrain features like Red Canyon and the curiously named The Speedway, illustrating the challenging topography encountered by early ranching and irrigation efforts in the region. A labyrinth of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails provides the only access into the high timber, following watercourses such as Balm of Gilead Creek and North Fork Rock Creek.