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2014 Map of Brown Spring

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Brown Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Brown Spring provides a focal point for this expansive section of Central Montana, situated where the high plains of Fergus Co and Petroleum Co meet. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, with the headwaters and branches of Dovetail Cr and Blood Cr carving out deep coulees such as Fisher Coulee and Carter Coulee. These features represent the classic high-prairie breaks, where water has eroded the plateau into a network of draws and ridges.

Transport through this ranching country follows established corridors like Valentine Rd and Dovetail Rd, while more specialized routes such as Trophy Ridge Ln and Elk Ridge Way hint at the area's value for wildlife and land management. Prominent landmarks like Dunn Ridge and Dog Butte offer rare vertical relief, serving as navigational anchors in a region otherwise characterized by vast, open grazing land and intricate hydrologic networks.