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2020 Map of Ekalaka

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Ekalaka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Ekalaka serves as the focal point of this southeastern Montana landscape, anchored by the Carter County Courthouse and the historic Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem. The town sits at a crossroads of ranching routes like the Old Baker Hwy and the Miles City Cutoff, reflecting a long-standing pattern of high-plains connectivity. To the southeast, the terrain transitions into the Custer National Forest and the rising elevations of the Ekalaka Hills.

The surrounding geography is defined by a series of drainages and landmarks that shaped early settlement, including Wilder Butte and the winding E Fork O'Fallon Cr. With both the Castleberry Airport and Ekalaka Airport present, the map illustrates the ongoing importance of aviation in this remote corner of the state, while local roads such as Tubbs Flat Rd and Chalk Buttes Rd provide access to the expansive draws and gulches of the back country.