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2011 Map of Bird Rapids

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Missouri River cuts a wide path through this portion of Fergus County, defining a landscape of deep coulees and prominent high points. Just south of a sharp bend in the river, the Bird Rapids create a distinct point of navigation and topography along the water. The surrounding terrain is characterized by long, named elevations like Pendell Ridge and Lone Tree Ridge, which provide a clear sense of the area's natural drainage and ridgeline patterns.

Evidence of ranching or water management appears at the small Tarzan Dam in the northwest, while the presence of Ervine Ridge Rd shows the sparse infrastructure necessary to navigate this part of Montana. Other notable landmarks including Black Butte and the branching systems of Lion Coulee and Bullwhacker Coulee showcase the intricate erosional features that dominate the territory away from the main river channel.