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2014 Map of Archer

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Archer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Archer serves as a central point in this prairie landscape of Sheridan County, situated where the MT-5 highway corridors meet a network of local section-line roads. The area's settlement history is anchored by two distinct burial grounds: the Highland Cem to the north and the Archer Cem further south. These sites provide valuable touchpoints for genealogists tracing family roots in this corner of Montana.

The topography is defined by the winding course of Big Muddy Cr and its tributary Plentywood Cr, which carve subtle valleys through the surrounding plains. The grid of rural roads, including Mission Canyon Rd and Grants Rd, illustrates the systematic land division of the Public Land Survey System, while routes like Muddy Loop Rd follow the natural contours of the creek bottoms. This map documents a traditional agricultural region where the placement of cemeteries and local landmarks preserves the footprint of early 20th-century homesteading.