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2011 Map of Epsie NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The high plains of eastern Montana are defined here by a network of seasonal drainages including West Fork Wolf Creek and East Fork Wolf Creek. This 2011 survey of Powder River County reveals a landscape where water management and mineral extraction are the primary human imprints on the land. The Mathew James Number 1 Dam stands as a significant point of infrastructure in this arid environment, likely serving livestock in the expansive ranching country.

Mineral resources are evidenced by several named mining sites concentrated along the eastern half of the map. Traces of the Peerless Mine near Sand Creek Hill and the Boicourt Mine further south suggest a history of localized extraction. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes around Rough Creek and Dripping Spring Creek, while the presence of Gatlin Mine and Wrangler Creek further highlights the area's industrial and natural geography during the early 21st century.