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2020 Map of Columbus East

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Columbus East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Woltermann Memorial Airport sits at the southern edge of this Stillwater County landscape, marking a modern transition point where the irrigated valley meets the rising northern breaks. The essential water management of the region is traced by the Columbus Water Users Association Ditch, which follows the southern contours above the Old US Hwy 10 corridor. To the north, the land rises into a complex network of drainage basins including Wildcat Coulee and Hensley Cr.

The topography is defined by prominent ridges and named crossings, including Michigan Ridge Rd and Dershaw Ridge Rd. These pathways navigate a terrain dissected by seasonal waterways such as Keyser Cr, Toms Cr, and Horse Cr. The mapping of these drainages and rural roads provides a clear record of land use and property boundaries across T1S and T2S, highlighting how contemporary infrastructure integrates with the natural coulees and creeks of the Montana high plains.