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2011 Map of Archer

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Archer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Big Muddy Creek meanders through this portion of Sheridan County, carving a wide floodplain that defines the local geography. The small settlement of Archer sits just north of the creek, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural community. The landscape is marked by a network of rural roads such as Grants Rd and Bolster Rd, which connect remote farmsteads to local landmarks.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the placement of Archer Cemetery and Highland Cemetery, which anchor the history of the region's early residents. Terrain features like Mission Cyn and Firehill provide a clear view of the northern plains' topography, while water management is evident at the Miller Dam on the western edge of the survey. The confluence of drainage systems is highlighted by Plentywood Creek feeding into the larger river valley from the north.