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2011 Map of Birney SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Prairie Dog Creek winds through the southeastern Montana landscape, leading toward its confluence with the Tongue River near the ranching lands of the Big Horn region. The area's agricultural and frontier character is evident in the presence of the Four D Ranch and the Four D Ditch, a water system supporting local activity on Ted Flat. These labels suggest a history of water management and livestock operations essential for survival in this semi-arid environment.

Several family-named and descriptive landmarks provide depth for local history researchers, including Brewster Camp in the north and the evocatively named Bootlegger Draw and Schoolhouse Draw to the south. The drainage network is dense, featuring Jeffrys Prong, Spring Creek, and Whitten Creek, along with several unnamed springs. Modern access is primarily facilitated by Tongue River Rd, which parallels the river valley and connects the various ranching outposts.