2017 Map of Crane

About this map

The Yellowstone River anchors this landscape in eastern Montana, carving a wide valley floor marked by landforms like Seven Sisters Island and Crittenden Island. In this 2017 study, the interplay between the natural river system and human engineering is evident through the prominent Main Canal, which parallels the river's course to support local agriculture. Small settlements such as Crane, Midway, and Hoffmanville dot the corridor along the Lewis and Clark Trl, reflecting the historical transport and irrigation patterns of Richland County. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Crane Cem situated near the drainage of Crane Cr, while the presence of Gartside Reservoir and several creek systems like Fox Cr and Sears Cr illustrate the managed hydrology of the plains. This map captures the area's transition from riverbed to upland bluffs, defined by a network of county roads including Co RD 118 and Co RD 115.