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2017 Map of Beaver Flats South

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Beaver Flats South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Beaver Flats and the surrounding high plains of Carter County are defined by a network of intermittent drainages and distinct topographic rises. The northern portion of the Custer National Forest occupies the southern quadrant, characterized by the stark elevations of the Chalk Buttes. This landscape is sparsely developed, with land use largely dictated by the terrain, featuring isolated water sources like Bronco Sam Spring and Michael Spring that were historically vital in this semi-arid region.

Cattle ranching and transit are suggested by the presence of naming conventions such as Sheep Camp Cr and the few through-roads like Powderville Rd. Natural landmarks like Big Hill and Newberry Knob provide orientation across the expansive plateaus. The map also traces the winding paths of Little Beaver Cr and Ewalt Cr, illustrating the complex erosion patterns that have shaped the draws and flats of eastern Montana.