2020 Map of Dana Ranch

About this map

Adel and the surrounding ranching country of Cascade County are defined by a complex network of coulees and creeks that carve through the high plains. The landscape is punctuated by striking geological landmarks, including the prominent spires of The Pinnacles and the isolated mass of Castle Rock. Waterways such as Hound Cr, Encampment Cr, and Allen Cr flow through deep drainages, dictating the placement of historic holdings like the Dana Ranch. The terrain varies from the level expanse of Wosinek Flats to the sheltered depths of Too-nah-hin Hollow, illustrating the diverse topography that challenged early settlers and stockgrowers. This 2020 survey details the enduring spatial patterns of Montana's central rangelands, where traditional land names like Wade Coulee and Turtle Butte persist alongside modern cadastral boundaries.