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2020 Map of Eldering Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Eldering Ranch sits at the heart of this Treasure County landscape, where the modern interstate corridor cuts through a complex system of drainage and high ground. The terrain is defined by a series of deep coulees, including Buckingham Coulee and Jacobs Coulee, which channel water toward larger creek systems during seasonal runoff. To the northwest, Guys Bluffs overlook the valley of Alkali Cr, providing a distinctive landmark in this expansive ranching country.

Transportation history is visible through the alignment of Old Hwy 10, which parallels the newer highway routes. The map records a network of named waterways like Forty-four Cr, Forty-five Cr, and Box Elder Cr, illustrating how the land has been subdivided by both natural hydrology and the Public Land Survey System. This record of Montana's open range shows the persistent influence of family ranching and the evolution of cross-state travel routes.