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2017 Map of Chapman Bench

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Clarks Fork Yellowstone River carves a significant corridor through this high-plains landscape in Park County, defining the drainage patterns for numerous seasonal and perennial streams. To the south, the elevated plateaus of Chapman Bench and Kimball Bench dominate the topography, providing a distinct contrast to the river valley below. These benches are flanked by the winding courses of Pat O'Hara Cr and Paint Cr, which illustrate the natural erosion patterns of the region.

Water management is a visible priority across this terrain, as evidenced by the presence of the Lake Cr Ditch and the State Ditch, infrastructure designed to move water from the main river across the arid benches. The local road network, including Little Sand Coulee Rd and the Yellow Knife Trl, provides access through this sparsely populated territory, connecting the high ridges of Little Sand Coulee to the lower river basin.