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2011 Map of Biddle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Biddle serves as the primary settlement hub for this corner of Powder River County, where the Biddle Vol Fire Dept and a network of unpaved roads anchor a landscape defined by ranching and hydraulic management. The Little Powder River winds northward through the quadrangle, joined by a dense web of tributaries including Hay Creek, Williams Creek, and Prairie Dog Creek. The topography is marked by numerous draws and gulches, such as Wilson Gulch and Fuller Gulch, which channel seasonal runoff into the river valley.

Industrial and agricultural infrastructure is visible in the eastern section of the map, where the Kendricknumber 1 Dam manages the flow of Ranch Creek near the intersection of Ranch Creek Rd. This 2011 survey captures the area's rural character, showing the persistent reliance on natural drainage patterns and established landmarks like Rambo Gulch to define the sparsely populated terrain of southeastern Montana.