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2014 Map of Circle L Creek

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Circle L Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Tongue River valley serves as the primary geographic corridor through this section of Custer County, Montana. The river winds through a series of dramatic bends, carving a path through the high plains landscape where numerous seasonal drainages such as Wolf Cr, Circle L Cr, and Thorpe Cr converge. The topography is defined by the erosion patterns of these waterways, with the Tongue River creating a broad alluvial floor contrasted against the intricate network of coulees and draws that feed it from both the east and west.

Transportation in this ranching country is concentrated along Mt-332, which follows the river's western terrace. This route provides the only major access through the townships, connecting the scattered draws of Nelson Cr and Kennedy Cr. The lack of formal settlements suggests a landscape dedicated to large-scale grazing and resource management, where water sources like Prat Cr and Dry Cr dictate the layout of the land's utility.