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2011 Map of Barr Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Morris Ranch sits in the northeastern corner of this Montana landscape, where the Sun River winds through the terrain near the foothills. The area is defined by its complex drainage systems and water management, featuring several significant waterways including Barr Creek, Rose Creek, and the North Fork Willow Creek. Two specific engineering points, Sassafras Dam and Porrini Dam, manage the local water flow, supporting the ranching operations that characterize this region of Lewis and Clark County.

The physical geography is marked by prominent landmarks such as Black Butte and Black Reef, which rise above the surrounding plains. To the northwest, the map identifies an Alkali Flat, indicating the arid mineral characteristics of the soil in certain basins. Transportation through this remote country is facilitated by a few primary routes like Sun Canyon Rd and Barr Creek Rd, which provide access to the various forks of Willow Creek and Cutrock Creek.