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1965 Map of Wild Horse Parks

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Wild Horse Parks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Wild Horse Parks dominates the high-altitude landscape of western Montana along the county boundary where Granite Co and Powell Co meet. This mid-1960s survey reveals a terrain defined by steep drainages and narrow gulches, where human activity is limited primarily to a single Jeep Trail and a solitary prospect site. The drainage network is particularly dense, with seasonal and perennial waters like Yourname Creek, McElwain Creek, and Fivemile Creek carving deep into the mountainsides.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the intricate network of family-named landmarks and natural features that once anchored local land claims. From the northern reach of Deer Gulch down to the southern sweep of Sheep Gulch, the map details a wilderness area focused on natural resources. Notable landmarks such as Nelson Spring and the converging waters of Douglas Creek and Black Bear Creek provide precise geographical points for locating historical activities in this specific corner of the Rockies.