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2011 Map of Fail Ranch

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Fail Ranch
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 meanders through this section of Petroleum County, carving a path through a landscape defined by expansive ranching operations and petroleum extraction. Energy production is a central theme of the geography, with the West Dome Cat Creek Oil Field and the Mosby Dome Cat Creek Oil Field positioned near the waterway. These fields reflect the long-standing industrial heritage of the Cat Creek region, where oil discovery in the early 20th century transformed the local economy.

Agricultural life remains anchored by family-named landmarks such as Fail Ranch and Moss Ranch, while water management for this semi-arid environment is evidenced by the US Number 44 Dam and Williams Coulee Number 2 Dam. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous drainages, including Cat Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and several named coulees like Williams Coulee and Jackson Coulee, which dictate the placement of local thoroughfares like Lower River Rd and Oil Field Rd.