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2020 Map of Ash Creek West

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Ash Creek West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Coal Bank Hill rises above the drainage networks of central Garfield County, a prominent landmark in a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and remote ranching infrastructure. This 2020 survey documents the complex system of coulees and creeks that shape the high plains, including the headwaters of Cat Cr, Ash Cr, and Lone Tree Cr. The terrain is characterized by the erosional patterns of Penick Coulee and the divergent paths of the S Fork Box Cr and N Fork Box Cr.

Modern transport in this sparsely populated region is represented by Haxby Rd, which winds through the northwestern sections near the divide. The map provides a clear look at the township and range boundaries (T22N, T23N, R41E, R42E) that have organized this territory since the era of original land patents. The lack of concentrated settlements highlights the enduring open-range character of this portion of eastern Montana.