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2020 Map of Blackleaf

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Blackleaf and its surrounding ranch lands in Teton County are defined by a network of drainage systems flowing eastward from the Rocky Mountain Front. The landscape is characterized by deeply etched coulees named for local figures and families, including Ben English Coulee, Jensen Coulee, and Gansman Coulee. These geographical features funnel seasonal runoff into significant watercourses such as the Middle Fork Dry Fork Marias River and the S Fork Dry Fork Marias River.

Transportation in this corner of Montana relies on a sparse grid of gravel routes like Blackleaf Rd and W Gypsy Basin Rd, which provide access to remote agricultural holdings. The presence of Blackleaf Cr and N Fork Muddy Cr highlights the vital role of water management in this high-plains environment. This map captures the distribution of section lines and range boundaries that have organized the regional territory since the initial land surveys.