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2011 Map of Elso

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Musselshell River carves a winding path through this central Montana landscape, where the settlement of Elso sits as a primary focal point. Local agriculture and water management are evident through infrastructure like the Naderman Dam and irrigation features such as Glennie Ditch and Naderman Ditch. These systems suggest a reliance on the river's flow to support the surrounding plains and coulees.

The geography is further defined by various drainage systems, including Stanley Creek and Goulding Creek, which feed into the main river valley. Rugged terrain features like Lomont Coulee, Road Coulee, and Sjandy Coulee break the landscape, while the presence of Stag Run indicates specific named topography. A network of rural roads, such as Shoe String Rd and Chickadee Rd, provides access across the diverse terrain, linking remote properties and water sources like East Fork Dean Creek.