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2017 Map of Capitol

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Little Missouri River meanders across this rural landscape where the High Plains of Montana meet South Dakota. Centered on the small settlement of Capitol, the map reveals a community defined by its watercourses and distinct landforms. Local history is anchored at the Capitol Cem and the Capitol Church Cem, providing essential points of interest for genealogists researching families from the eastern edge of Carter County.

Elevation changes are marked by prominent features like Indian Butte, Mud Butte, and the Three Peaks. The mapping details numerous bends in the river, including Johnson Bend, Petes Bend, and Burnt Bend, which historically influenced local land use and navigation. Modern aviation is represented by the Sky Ranch For Boys Airport in the northeast, while names like Homestead Pl and Sky Ranch Pl hint at the area's agricultural and ranching heritage.