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2017 Map of Belltower

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Belltower serves as the central point of reference in this landscape of the eastern Montana rangelands, where water management is the primary driver of human geography. The area is defined by an extensive system of catchments and stock ponds designed to support cattle in a semi-arid environment. Named reservoirs such as Lampkin Gulch Reservoir, Horse Killer Reservoir, and Maverick Reservoir are scattered across the terrain, indicating a long history of ranching operations.

Drainages like Boxelder Creek and Speelman Cr cut through the topography, leading toward more rugged features like Devils Canyon and Lampkin Gulch. The eastern portion of the map transitions into the Custer National Forest, where the topography becomes increasingly complex. Transportation is anchored by local routes like Belltower Mail Rd and Curry Ranch Rd, which connect remote homesteads and grazing lands to the larger regional network.