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2017 Map of Dana Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Adel and the eponymous Dana Ranch anchor this 2017 survey of the Montana landscape, where the drainages of Hound Creek and its western forks carve through a complex system of ridges and coulees. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological landmarks such as The Pinnacles and Castle Rock, which rise above the surrounding flats and hollows. The hydrography is particularly intricate, with Too-nah-hin Creek and Mullery Creek feeding into a network that includes Allen Creek and Fourteen Creek.

Historically used for ranching and grazing, the land exhibits a pattern of development tied closely to these water sources and natural shelters like Too-nah-hin Hollow and Wade Coulee. Notable topographic features like Turtle Butte and the high ground of Wosinek Flats provide clear orientation in a region where the natural environment dictates the placement of roads and homesteads. This map serves as a contemporary record of the Cascade County backcountry, documenting the enduring cattle-ranching culture of the western frontier.