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2011 Map of Cleveland NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Chief Joseph Battleground anchors the southern reaches of this Montana landscape, marking a site of immense historical weight in Blaine County. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Snake Creek and Bean Creek, which dictate the placement of local infrastructure like Garden Dam, Snake Dam, and the uniquely named German Bread Dam. These small-scale water management features reflect the ranching and agricultural needs of the region during the early 21st century.

Industrial activity is centered in the north, where the Bowes Oil Field and Blackjack Mine point to the area's extraction-based economy. The transportation network consists primarily of local routes such as Lloyd Rd and Cleveland Rd, connecting isolated sites across the coulees. Natural landmarks like Spring Coulee and Olson Road Coulee break the high plains, providing a detailed look at the physical geography that shaped early Montana settlement and late-era land use.