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2017 Map of Elk Ridge

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Elk Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Custer National Forest encompasses a significant portion of this landscape, defining a region characterized by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and upland ridges. The terrain is anchored by the prominent Elk Ridge and the distinct Sandefer Butte, with movement through the area dictated by natural gaps like Griffin Pass. This environment is heavily managed for water resources, evidenced by numerous named catchments such as John Gold Reservoir, Shell Reservoir, and Williams Reservoir which dot the landscape to support livestock and wildlife in the arid Montana climate.

Remote roads including Horkan Creek Rd and Camp Creek Rd provide the primary access through these townships. Local named features often reflect historical land use and early ranching families, seen in labels like Bridge Creek Spring and Cameron Spring. The drainage patterns of Little Pumpkin Cr and the various prongs of Cottonwood Cr illustrate the high-relief topography that shapes this part of Powder River County.