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2011 Map of Capitol

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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The Little Missouri River snakes through this high plains landscape of Carter County, Montana, carving deep meanders and named bends such as Harring Bend and Johnson Bend. The small settlement of Capitol serves as a central point, supported by agricultural and ranching infrastructure including the Oleson Ranch and Rex Davis Ranch. Water management is critical in this arid region, evidenced by numerous named draws and reservoirs like Davis Reservoir, which is fed by Forty-eight Mile Creek.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Capitol Cemetery and Capitol Church Cemetery, providing specific points of interest for family research. Distinctive geological markers such as Indian Butte, Three Peaks, and Mud Butte define the horizon, while the presence of the Sky Ranch for Boys near Plum Creek adds a unique cultural element to the map. The intricate drainage network, from Hackberry Creek to Tie Creek, highlights the complex hydrology of the Montana-South Dakota borderlands.