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2020 Map of Becket NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Butler Coulee and the drainage systems of Elk Cr characterize this portion of Fergus County, where a network of rural routes facilitates movement through the central Montana ranching landscape. The geography is defined by several forks and tributaries, including N Fork Elk Cr, Blacktail Cr, and Beaver-Ball Cr. These watercourses have shaped the local terrain, creating the distinct coulees and flats that define the region's agricultural and grazing potential.

Transport through the area relies on historic thoroughfares such as Tyler Cutoff and Bench Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land between section boundaries. Smaller rural lanes like Dead Horse Ln provide access to interior parcels, illustrating the persistent grid-based land management of Township 14 North and Township 13 North. The map reveals the relationship between water availability and human movement, with roads like Upper Elk Creek Rd closely tracking the creek beds.