2014 Map of Becket NE

About this map

Beaver Ball Cr and the Dry Fork carve through this central Montana landscape within Fergus County, reflecting a classic Western drainage pattern defined by seasonal coulees and creek forks. The area is marked by a network of rural routes that trace the topography, including the descriptively named Dead Horse Ln and the Tyler Cutoff. In the northern section, Bench Rd follows the higher ground between N Fork Elk Cr and the Dry Fork, while the northeastern corner is defined by the descent into Butler Coulee. This 2014 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey preserves the specific road alignments and water boundaries of the early 21st century, illustrating how ranching and land management access routes like Forest Grove Rd navigate the transition between the watershed of S Fork McDonald Cr and the various branches of Elk Cr.