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2014 Map of Cactus Flat

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Marias River carves a deeply incised path across this section of North Central Montana, marking the border between Toole and Pondera counties. The landscape is defined by the contrast between the flat upland plains and the complex drainage networks of Millar Coulee and Schultz Coulee that feed into the river valley. To the south, the namesake Cactus Flat extends toward the AN Canal, illustrating the region's reliance on managed water systems for agricultural viability in the High Plains.

Remote section roads such as Hjartarson Rd, Lone Tree Rd, and Bullhead Rd trace the cadastral grid through the open range. In the southeast corner, Heron Lake sits near the intersection of Trunk Butte Rd and Blue Heron Ln, providing a rare perennial water feature in this arid environment. The map captures a moment of modern land management in a sparsely populated region where traditional ranching geography meets 21st-century irrigation infrastructure.