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2024 Map of Brandenberg NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Tongue River carves a winding path through the southeastern corner of this landscape, marking a vital water source in the high plains of eastern Montana. This area, straddling the boundary between Rosebud Co and Custer Co, is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages including Cottonwood Creek and Coal Creek. The presence of the S H Ditch near the river suggests the ongoing importance of managed water for agriculture in this arid environment.

Transportation in this ranching country follows the natural topography, with Tongue River Rd and Liscom Creek Rd providing access to the river bottomlands. Higher elevations are reached via routes like Moon Creek Rd, which navigate the draws and ridges between the many smaller tributaries like Garden Creek and Dry Creek. This map offers a modern topographic perspective on the traditional land divisions of the Public Land Survey System, including sections of t2n r45e.