1983 Map of Weldon

About this map

Weldon stands at the northern edge of this McCone County landscape, a region defined by the intricate branching of the Middle Fork Mc Guire Creek and its many seasonal tributaries. The terrain transitions from open Prairie into the deeply incised drainage systems of Mc Guire Creek and Coal Creek. This 1983 provisional survey offers a specific look at local land use in the late twentieth century, noting several Grave Pits located between the rolling hills and coulees. Smaller local landmarks such as Big Heaven and Little Heaven punctuate the map, while the northern corner is marked by the winding path of Porcupine Coulee. The network of unimproved roads and trails shown here illustrates the remote nature of this ranching and grazing country, where water sources like Elk Creek dictate the layout of the land.