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1993 Map of Ekalaka

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Ekalaka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Ekalaka serves as the central hub of this high-plains landscape, where the town grid is marked by municipal infrastructure including a Water Tank, Radio Tower, and Sewage Disposal facility. To the south, the Chalk Buttes rise above the surrounding terrain, marking the northern reaches of the Custer National Forest. The map documents a landscape defined by significant drainage systems, including the headwaters of the East Fork O'Fallon Creek and the meandering path of Little Beaver Creek.

Transportation patterns are dominated by historic routes like the Miles City Cutoff Road and Mill Iron Road, which connect isolated features such as the local Cemetery and various gravel operations. The presence of a prominent Pipeline and a Beacon suggests the area's role in regional utility and navigation networks during the late 20th century. The intricate draws, such as Flasted Draw and Heggen Draw, reveal a deeply eroded topography characteristic of eastern Montana.