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2011 Map of Elk Ridge

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Elk Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Elk Ridge and Griffin Pass anchor this high-plains landscape in Powder River County, Montana, where a complex network of ephemeral drainages and springs defines the territory. The map reveals an area where water management is critical for ranching, evidenced by the numerous named reservoirs like John Gold Reservoir, Williams Reservoir, and Shell Reservoir. These catchments are linked by a system of creeks, including the winding Little Pumpkin Creek and Cottonwood Creek.

Surface water sources are augmented by vital landmarks such as Bridge Creek Spring and Cameron Spring, which served as essential points of interest for early navigation and land use. The topography is further punctuated by Sandefer Butte to the east, overlooking the transition between the ridge lands and the creek valleys. Local travel is facilitated by established routes like Horkan Creek Rd and Griffin Rd, connecting the scattered water features and highland passes.