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2017 Map of Camp Needmore

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Camp Needmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Custer National Forest defines the central landscape of this Carter County survey, where the wooded ridges of the Ekalaka Hills rise above the surrounding drainage basins. This area is characterized by a high density of named water sources, including Oliver Springs, Shady Spring, and Martin Spring, which likely served as critical landmarks for local ranching and forest management. The presence of Camp Needmore and the Russell Cem suggests a localized history of settlement or seasonal activity nestled between the heights of the hills and the winding paths of Russell Cr.

Transitioning into the more open country to the south and east, the map traces the upper reaches of Little Ramme Cr and Harmon Cr. This terrain is navigated by established routes such as Prairiedale Rd and the Pershing Cutoff, reflecting a rural infrastructure designed to connect disparate homesteads and forest tracts. The geography here is one of intermittent watercourses and draws, like Heggen Draw, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Montana plains.