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2021 Map of Elk Basin NW

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Elk Basin NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Elk Basin defines the northern reaches of this landscape in Park County, where the terrain transitions toward the Montana border. The geography is characterized by significant natural depressions and elevated plateaus, most notably the wide expanse of Big Sand Coulee and the prominent rising of Polecat Bench in the southeast. Water is a scarce but defining element, represented by the winding course of Silver Tip Cr as it cuts through the basin.

A network of local roads and historic paths provides access to this corner of the state, including the Overland Trl and Hinterland Rd. These routes, alongside smaller thoroughfares like Midland Dr and Inland Dr, illustrate the modern infrastructure required to manage and traverse this specific western landform. The map provides a detailed look at the township and range survey system, documenting the precise boundaries and land divisions of this area in the early twenty-first century.