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2011 Map of Epsie

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Epsie serves as the primary landmark in this sparsely populated stretch of Powder River County, where the landscape is defined by its complex drainage network and high-plains topography. The area is dominated by the meandering course of Mizpah Creek and numerous tributaries such as Two Tree Creek and Serviceberry Creek. These seasonal watercourses carve through the terrain, creating distinct landforms such as Mc Allister Butte and Castle Rock.

A network of local routes, including Burley Rd, provides access across this cattle country, connecting remote ranchlands to the broader region. To the south, the terrain becomes more rugged near the headwaters of the North Fork Rock Springs Creek and South Fork Rock Springs Creek, while Rattlesnake Butte stands as a prominent navigational marker in the east. This survey captures the rural character of southeastern Montana, where life is shaped by the availability of water and the vast distances between neighbors.