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2017 Map of Crane NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high plains of Richland County are defined by a network of drainage systems that carve through the local topography. Lone Tree Cr and its tributary, S Fork Lone Tree Cr, dominate the northern half of the landscape, while the southern reaches are marked by the headwaters of N Fork Fox Cr and Fox Cr. These waterways are the primary landmarks in an area of sparse settlement, where the most significant infrastructure is the grid of county roads, such as Co RD 127 and Co RD 120, that facilitate travel across the vast sections of the Public Land Survey System.

A notable man-made feature in the northeast is Vaux Reservoir Number Two, reflecting the critical importance of water management in this environment. The terrain is further distinguished by landforms like Spring Coulee and Youngs Coulee, which indicate the natural erosion patterns of the region. This 2017 survey provides a clear look at the agricultural and ranching layout of eastern Montana, showing the division of townships including t23n r58e.