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2024 Map of Bjornberg Bridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Milk River meanders across the southern reaches of this landscape, marking a vital water source in the arid borderlands of Phillips and Valley counties. The terrain is defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and springs, including McChesney Springs and Taylor Spring, which have long served as essential landmarks for navigation and survival in the prairie. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the intricate branching of Middle Fork Cash Creek and West Fork Cash Creek, while various coulees like Anderson Coulee and Bell Coulee carve through the higher ground.

Evidence of early infrastructure and ranching activity is centered around the Bjornberg Brg and the rural road network, including Whitaker Rd and Bjornberg Bridge Rd. These routes track the movement of people and livestock through the breaks. Distinctive local features like Chesley Slough and Farmer Spring reflect the importance of specific hydrological points to the settlement and economy of this remote Montana region.