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1971 Map of Brandenberg

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Brandenberg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Tongue River meanders through a landscape defined by sharp coulees and high buttes at the border of Rosebud, Custer, and Powder River Counties. The small settlement of Brandenberg serves as the primary landmark in this region of eastern Montana, situated where the river bottom meets the rising terrain. Ranching and land management are evident through the network of drainage-aligned roads like Beaver Creek Road and several noted wells and gravel pits scattered across the hills.

Topographic highlights include Trembling Butte and Red Butte, which stand as prominent navigation points above the many winding watercourses such as Diamond Creek, Straight Creek, and Biddle Creek. Small details like a lone Grave and various springs suggest the sparse but persistent human presence in these breaks. The map captures the complex drainage patterns of the area, where Swain Coulee and Liscom Creek cut deep into the plateau before joining the larger river valley.