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2014 Map of Birney Day School

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Birney Day School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Birney Day School serves as a central landmark within the northern reaches of the Custer National Forest, situated near the confluence of several key drainages. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Tongue River, which provides a vital water source for the region's agricultural and ranching activities. This reliance on the river is evidenced by the Cheyenne Ditch, a notable irrigation feature cutting across the river valley.

Upland from the river, the terrain is carved by numerous seasonal and perennial streams including Birney Creek and Poker Jim Creek. The map also identifies local resources such as Section Line Spring, critical for livestock and wildlife in this part of Rosebud County. The local road network, including the Ashland-Birney Rd and Ashlands Old Rd, connects these remote settlements and forest lands, tracing the historical movement patterns of the area.