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2020 Map of Birney

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Birney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Tongue River valley defines the landscape of the Birney district, where water management and ranching roads weave through the breaks of Rosebud County. This 2020 edition reveals an intricate network of irrigation and cattle infrastructure, including the Brown Cattle County Ditch Number One, Arnold Ditch, and Brewster W-Side Ditch. These human-made features, alongside natural drainages like Hanging Woman Cr and Coal Bank Cr, illustrate the enduring reliance on the river system for agricultural survival in eastern Montana.

Prominent landmarks such as Battle Butte and Pyramid Butte rise above the surrounding gulches and draws. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Birney Cem near the river, while the settlement of Birney itself sits at the junction of Ashland Birney Rd and Commercial St. The map also traces various branches of Battle Butte Creek, including W Fork Battle Butte Cr and S Fork Battle Butte Cr, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the T6S R42E townships.