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2014 Map of Delphia

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Delphia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Musselshell River meanders across the southern portion of this landscape, defining the primary watercourse for the Delphia area. The settlement itself is positioned north of the river, where local transport routes like Delphia Rd and W Musselshell Rd converge. This map illustrates a transition from the river bottomlands to the coulee-carved uplands to the north, characterized by features such as McLean Coulee and the drainage of Sand Cr.

Evidence of historical cattle ranching and movement is found in the network of tracks and trails, including the Shepherder Trl and Painted Horse Trl. These routes, along with Box Canyon Rd, weave through the drainage basins of Fourmile Cr and N Willow Cr. The presence of Fourmile Springs suggests essential water sources for livestock in this arid Montana environment, while the path of Us-12 mirrors the southern river valley.