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2017 Map of Elso

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Musselshell River defines the central corridor of this Central Montana landscape, carving a path between the northern high ground and the broken coulees to the south. The small settlement of Elso sits along its banks, serving as a focal point for a network of rural routes including Standley Crk Rd and the aptly named Shoe String Rd. The reliance on water management in this arid region is evidenced by infrastructure like Glennie Ditch and Naderman Ditch, which redirect flow across the plains.

To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly dissected by drainage features such as Lamott Coulee and Sjandy Coulee. These landforms, along with the northern tributaries like Stanley Cr and Currant Cr, reveal a complex drainage system feeding into the main river valley. This survey provides a clear view of the ranching and irrigation landscape, where named features like Stag Run indicate the local character of the terrain.