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2017 Map of Combs Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Combs Ranch sits as a primary landmark in this remote section of Prairie County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems. The terrain is deeply etched by numerous waterways including Whites Cr, Cherry Cr, and Ash Cr, which flow through the varied topography of the Big Dry Creek drainage basin. The sparse transportation network is anchored by Cherry Creek Rd and the aptly named Deadman Rd, which cross the township boundaries of T13N and T14N.

This 2017 survey illustrates the enduring patterns of Montana ranchland, where large property holdings like the Combs Ranch are organized around vital water sources. The map captures the convergence of several forks of the timber creek system, such as S Fork Timber Cr and Middle Fork Timber Cr, highlighting the geographical isolation and the importance of natural hydrology in defining land use and movement through this part of the northern plains.