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1:24,000 Scale USGS quadrangle maps of
the Pryor Mountains in Montana sent to you on CD-ROM. |
 Are you looking for a map series that you can use to plan your activities in Montana's Pryor Mountains? We can provide you a seamless map - on CD-ROM - that depicts a digital version of the well-known and accurate USGS paper maps (The CD-ROM contains the equivalent of 121 - 1:24,000 USGS topographic paper maps. Wow!). These maps are often used as reference maps for field or office work and define a specific piece of geography. The map show contours, cities, vegetation, lakes, rivers, trails, roads, railroads and other spatial features. Pryor Mountains Exploring the Pryor Mountain country in the Custer National Forest is an opportunity to experience a land that has changed little over the past few hundred years. While other parts of the nation are experiencing rapid growth, buildings, and subdivision, this area is similar to the way it looked when the Native Americans and prehistoric people came to take advantage of relatively snow-free winters and year round sunshine in the lower foothills. The Pryor Mountains and Pryor Creek were named by Lewis and Clark for Nathaniel Pryor, a member of the expedition. This area is relatively undisturbed with distinct biological zones, from the Great Basin desert on the southern flank to the sub-alpine forest found at high elevations. The Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range : Now, wild horses roam the range on the south and east edges of the The topographic and vegetative diversity of the Pryor Mountains is unequalled. The Bureau of Land Management's Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range is located on the south slope of East Pryor Mountain overlooking the Bighorn Basin of Wyoming. The first of its kind, the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range was created in 1968 to protect what has been called America's spirit of the West, the wild mustang. Located south of Billings, Montana, on the western side of the Bighorn Canyon, the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range is home to 120 wild mustangs. In addition to searching for the Pryor Mustangs, the rugged and mysterious Pryor Mountain country beckons the adventuresome to explore over the next ridge- into the next draw- for what might be discovered in this out-of-the-way land that few have visited.
East Pryor Mountain (elevation 8,822 ft) dominates the horizon from the small towns not too far from Billings Montana. Yellowtail Reservoir holds massive amounts of water not far from there in the Big Horn River Canyon. The topographic and vegetative diversity of the Pryors is unequaled. This area is relatively undisturbed with distinct biological zones, from the Great Basin desert on the southern flank to the sub-alpine forest found at high elevations. The Pryors are known among botanists as a "biological hot spot" because of the many rare and sensitive species found in the area. Four plant species are found in the vicinity of the Pryors - and nowhere else in the world! Many wildlife species make the Pryors their home: bighorn sheep, black bear, elk, mule deer, bobcats, mountain lions, golden eagles, peregrine falcons and more than 200 other species of birds. The Pryors are more than just a pretty place. They are rich with cultural and historical resources. The Crow Indians consider the Pryors to be sacred mountains, and the many vision quest destinations, burial grounds, battle sites and buffalo jumps attest to the significant role the Pryors played, and continue to play, in the life of the Crow Nation. Also many old families that now live in Red Lodge started out with a homestead right there in that valley with a train connecting Hardin and Cody. Take a look at the old post office.
The Pryors are known among botanists as a "biological hot spot" because of the many rare and sensitive species found in the area. Four plant species are found in the vicinity of the Pryors - and nowhere else in the world. Approximately 120 wild horses range from the Pryors' high meadows down through rugged juniper-covered foothills to colorful desert-like badlands that border the green fields of Crooked Creek Valley. The many ridges and ravines give the mustangs room to roam and finding them is not guaranteed. This information summarizes the best places to start.
But off-road vehicles are marring this region, which is home
to bighorn sheep, black bear, elk, mule deer, bobcats, mountain lions,
golden eagles and peregrine falcons, among others. Another threat is looming
as industry submits proposals to expand and develop new limestone quarries
here. What you can do to help save this amazing place?:
To see how you can make a difference here, contact the
Pryor Mountains Sample Map (Montana) Place OrderThe cost is $18.95.
Note: If you wish, download the free computer program for viewing the maps. A Hyperlink is provided on the CD-ROM to facilitate the download of the free viewer . Options exist for both Windows and Apple / Macintosh systems. For Windows 95, 98, NT 4, 2000, XP, XP Pro
For Macintosh OS 9.x (latest version available)Other Macintosh OS X Plug-ins
"Thanks for the map guys, it is great. I printed some maps on waterproof paper and they are perfect." Ted S.- Bozman, MT "Downloading the free viewer was easy. Its a great application to view the maps you sent. We hiked in the Crazy Mountains and the maps let us plan our trip! thank you. Julie B. - Madison Wisconsin "The price is right and so are the maps... less than what I paid for some lingerie for my wife. The maps are actually more sexy." Cal T. St Cloud Minnesota. "Thanks for sending the CD-ROM so fast - The quad maps are wonderful. Its nice to see the entire area without any map seams. Its good to know there are trusting folks like you. Thanks!" Cally S. Chicago, IL "You guys are quick. Thanks for the fast turn-around. Its nice to view this area as a seamless map as opposed to looking at a bunch of paper Topographic maps on the table. Thank you mucho!" Kim T. Boston, MA
"Thanks for the map guys, it is great. I printed some maps on waterproof paper and they are perfect." Ted S.- Bozman, MT "The price is right and so are the maps... less than what I paid for some lingerie for my wife. The maps are actually more sexy." Cal T. St Cloud Minnesota. "Thanks for sending the CD-ROM so fast - I did not think anyone used the honor system anymore. Its good to know there are trusting folks like you. Thanks!" Cally S. Chicago, IL
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