2020 Map of Brorson

About this map

Brorson Creek defines the southern drainage of this Montana landscape, where the high plains of Richland County meet a complex network of intermittent watercourses. This modern survey illustrates the enduring Public Land Survey System boundaries, including Township 24 North, Range 58 East, which organize the vast agricultural and grazing lands of the region. The map reveals the critical importance of drainage in this semi-arid environment, tracing the paths of Main Hay Creek and First Hay Creek as they cut through the terrain. A grid of section roads, such as County Road 129 and County Road 344, provides the primary infrastructure for accessing the remote homesteads and ranching operations that characterize the local economy in the twenty-first century. The intersection of these drainage patterns and road systems offers a clear picture of how the landscape is managed and navigated today.