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1973 Map of Yarger Butte

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Yarger Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Yarger Butte rises above a complex drainage system in this portion of Powder River County, where the high plains landscape is defined by the winding course of the Powder River. The 1972 aerial photography used for this map reveals a territory navigated primarily by a network of Jeep Trails and scattered ranching infrastructure.

Evidence of early 1970s land use is visible through numerous Well and Drill Hole sites, alongside irrigation features like the Ditch near the riverbank. Genealogical interest centers on the Yarger Cem and family-named landmarks like the Dry Fork Yarger Creek and Buck Creek. The terrain is marked by seasonal water sources including Sanders Creek, Cedar Creek, and a Flowing Well, suggesting the critical importance of water management in this cattle-ranching region.