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2011 Map of Blue Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Blue Hill and Lone Butte anchor this high-plains landscape in Richland County, where a network of seasonal watercourses and local infrastructure defines the rural Montana interior. This 2011 survey illustrates a region shaped by small-scale ranching and water management, evidenced by features such as Arthur Dam, Buckley Dam, and the T Hackley Number 1 Dam. These reservoirs, scattered across the drainage basins of Buckley Creek and the South Fork Cherry Creek, provide essential water storage for this arid environment.

Genealogical and historical interest is centered on the local burial grounds of Cherry Creek Cemetery and Lone Butte Cemetery, which serve as permanent markers of the early families who settled this open range. Modern utility is visible at the Wick Landing Strip, located near Airport Rd, while the hydrography of the southern quadrangle is dominated by the winding paths of Cherry Coulee and Main Hay Creek.