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1983 Map of Buffalo Creek NE

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Buffalo Creek NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Redwater River meanders through this landscape on the border of McCone and Dawson counties, capturing the topography as it appeared during the late 1970s and early 1980s. This drainage system is the primary geological influence on the area, fed by numerous seasonal and perennial tributaries such as Alkali Creek, Sullivan Creek, and Cow Creek. The terrain is characterized by the complex branching of these watercourses, which have carved distinct drainages into the high plains.

Remote and primarily rural, the map reflects a region dominated by ranching and natural watersheds. Notable landforms include Gold Gulch in the northeast and Hay Creek in the northwest, which illustrate the intricate erosion patterns typical of the eastern Montana badlands. The survey also documents the Mc Cone Co Dawson Co boundary line as it follows the high ground between these major creek systems, providing a clear record of the jurisdictional and physical geography of the period.