1961 Map of Wolf Creek

About this map

Wolf Creek serves as a focal point at the junction of Wolf Creek Road and the Great Northern Loop railroad, marking a transition where high-elevation terrain meets the valley floors of Little Prickly Pear Creek. The map documents a landscape defined by family-named holdings and high-altitude landmarks, such as Sunny Crest Ranch and the distinctive profile of Electric Mountain. A particular detail of genealogical interest is the Moore Graves, situated near Moore in the northern portion of the quadrangle. The physical geography is dominated by complex rock formations like The Reef and Rattlesnake Reef, while the Missouri River cuts through the southeastern corner, bordered by the Beartooth range. This survey, based on 1956 photography and field-checked in the early 1960s, captures the remote ranching infrastructure of Lewis and Clark Co during the mid-century.