Broadus serves as the focal point of this Powder River County landscape, where the Powder River carves a winding path through the dry hills and creek valleys of southeastern Montana. The town layout is clearly defined, anchored by the Powder River County Courthouse and supported by infrastructure such as the Broadus Airport and the Valley View Cem to the northeast. Beyond the settlement, the map reveals a rugged terrain marked by prominent landmarks like Preston Buttes and Fivemile Hill, alongside numerous drainage systems including Coyote Cr and Prairie Cr. Water management is evident in the presence of the Randall Ditch, which draws from the river to support local agriculture. The network of rural routes, such as Moorehead Rd and Big Powder River East Rd, underscores the importance of connectivity between isolated ranching areas and the county seat.
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1954 · Ekalaka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Ekalaka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Ekalaka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Ekalaka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1973 · Olive
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Lonesome Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Monday Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Moonlight Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Hawkey Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Fighting Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000