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2024 Map of Birney SW

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Birney SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Tongue River winds through the southeastern corner of this landscape, marking a vital water source in the arid breaks of southeastern Montana. The terrain is defined by a dense network of intermittent drainages and named coulees, including Salesbury Draw, Bootlegger Draw, and the suggestively named Schoolhouse Draw, which hints at former rural gathering points. This 2024 survey documents the complex topography along the boundary of Big Horn and Rosebud counties, where the land rises toward the high ground of Ted Flat.

Modern infrastructure is sparse, represented primarily by Tongue River Rd tracing the valley floor. The map is particularly notable for the high density of documented water sources in a dry climate, such as the 05S41E31AAAA01 Spring and numerous others cataloged by their section coordinates. These springs and the surrounding creeks like Bull Creek and Jack Creek illustrate the historical importance of reliable water to the region's ranching operations.