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2011 Map of Decker

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Decker
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Tongue River and its sprawling Tongue River Reservoir define the geography of this Big Horn County region, where the water's edge meets the high plains of southern Montana. Near the Wyoming border, the small settlement of Decker serves as a local hub, anchored by the Decker Post Office and connected to the wider territory by Otter Rd and County Rd 76. The landscape is a complex drainage system, with numerous tributaries such as Squirrel Creek, Badger Creek, and Pearson Creek feeding into the main river valley.

Industrial activity is centered at the Tongue River Mine, located northwest of the reservoir. This intersection of natural resources and energy production is a hallmark of the area's modern economy. For those interested in the recreational aspects of the reservoir, the Tongue River Reservoir Campground is situated along the northern reaches, while the surrounding hills are marked by named drainages like Pond Creek and Deer Creek.