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2017 Map of Checkerboard

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Checkerboard serves as a small anchor for this Meagher County landscape, where the N Fork Musselshell River winds through high-elevation terrain. This area is defined by its water resources, with several notable impoundments including Bair Reservoir, Christensen Reservoir, and Flagstaff Reservoir. The geography is characterized by significant rises such as Fries Ridge and Whetstone Ridge, much of which falls within the protected boundaries of the Lewis & Clark National Forest.

Remote drainages like Sourdough Cr and Checkerboard Cr cut through the forest, while small bodies of water like Thorsens Pond and Coates Pond dot the higher elevations. The network of forest and ranch roads, such as Hayfield Rd and Buck Trail Rd, provides a clear view of how land is accessed in this part of Montana, revealing the intersection of public timberlands and private holdings indicated by the township lines.