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1995 Map of Browns Mountain

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Browns Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Custer National Forest dominates this section of Rosebud County, characterized by a complex drainage system feeding the north-flowing Tongue River. The landscape is a mix of public and private land, marked by the presence of working cattle operations such as Bones Ranch and Gilliland Ranch. These ranches are situated among a network of steep draws and gulches, including Hockley Gulch and McGhee Gulch, which rely on scattered water sources like Roberts Spring and Wild Hog Spring.

The northeastern portion of the map is dedicated to conservation and recreation, featuring the Poker Jim Research Natural Area and an extensive Hiking and Riding Area. Water management is evident throughout the forest, with numerous small impoundments like Charcoal Reservoir and Timber Creek Basin Reservoir providing vital resources for livestock and wildlife. This 1995 revision reflects the enduring agricultural and forest management patterns of eastern Montana's high plains and breaks.