2020 Map of Akers Ranch

About this map

Akers Ranch serves as the primary landmark in this ranching landscape of northern Musselshell County, where the high plains are carved by a network of drainage coulees and seasonal creeks. The terrain is defined by the headwaters and branches of N Willow Cr and Howard Cr, which create a complex topography of ridges and draws. Significant water sources like Arkansas Spring were vital for sustaining the livestock operations that have long characterized this region. The map captures the sparse road network typical of the area, including Akers Rd and the long stretch of Ragged Point Rd following the eastern boundary. This 2020 survey documents the enduring physical layout of family-run ranching territories and the essential hydrography, such as Sand Cr and Howard Coulee, that dictates the movement of people and cattle through this interior Montana territory.