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2011 Map of Browns Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Browns Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Waite Creek flows through the center of this Montana landscape, cutting a path through the high plains of Judith Basin County. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features, most notably the winding depths of Browns Canyon and the sharp relief of Antelope Gorge to the southeast. These natural landmarks provided crucial orientation for early ranching operations and travelers moving through the territory.

Elevated points like Pine Knob overlook the drainage systems of Antelope Creek and various unnamed tributaries. The inclusion of 13N12E27DD__01 Spring highlights the importance of specific water sources in this arid environment, where isolated springs often dictated the placement of line shacks and livestock range. This map preserves the transition between the open basin floor and the more complex canyon topography that characterizes this part of the Judith Basin.