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2011 Map of Birney

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Tongue River meanders through this portion of Rosebud County, serving as the central artery for a landscape defined by significant ranching operations and water management. Along its banks and the neighboring hills, family-named landmarks like the Three Circle Ranch, Quarter Circle U Ranch, and Woodard Ranch illustrate the enduring agricultural character of the region. The settlement of Birney is a focal point, featuring the Birney Post Office and the nearby Birney Cemetery.

Sophisticated irrigation efforts are visible through named infrastructure such as the Brown Cattle County Ditch Number One and the Arnold Ditch, which draw from the river to support the valley. To the south, the terrain rises toward Battle Butte and the various branches of Battle Butte Creek, while Hanging Woman Creek enters the river system from the east. This survey documents the intersection of natural hydrology and human ranching history in the Montana backcountry.