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1967 Map of Yager Butte

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Yager Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Custer National Forest encompasses the rugged landscape of Powder River County, defined by a network of drainage basins and high ridges. The area is anchored by Yager Butte, which serves as a significant vantage point with its Lookout Tower. The terrain is characterized by numerous seasonal and permanent water sources essential for land management and ranching, such as Shorty Creek Reservoir, Cloudburst Reservoir, and Erickson Reservoir.

Transport and movement through this part of Montana followed the natural contours of the land, visible in the named draws and gulches like Yager Gulch and Plum Gulch. The concentration of named springs, including Spike Camp Spring and Softwater Spring, alongside features like Shorty Ridge Well, illustrates the critical importance of water infrastructure in this arid environment. Distinctive geological landmarks like Chimney Rock provided navigation aids for those traversing the cattle country between Tenmile Creek and the South Fork Threemile Creek.