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1966 Map of Willow Crossing

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Willow Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Custer National Forest encompasses much of this landscape along the border of Rosebud and Powder River counties. The high plains terrain is deeply etched by watercourses like Otter Creek and Home Creek, which supported the early development of the region's ranching and resource base. The small settlement of Willow Crossing serves as a central landmark, situated near the Willow Crossing Cem and the Stevens Landing Area.

Resource extraction and water management are evident throughout the map, featuring the Coal Creek Mine and several gravel pits, alongside a network of upland reservoirs including Lower Coal Creek Reservoir and Bridge Creek Reservoir. Named wells such as Gentry Well and Coal Creek Well highlight the critical infrastructure required for life and industry in this arid environment. The map also captures recreation and transit points, from the Red Shale Campground to various unimproved trails and a Jeep Trail winding through the draws.