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2020 Map of Fergus NE

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Fergus NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Armells Cr and its intermittent tributaries carve through the Montana rangeland of Fergus County, defining a landscape shaped by drainage patterns and cattle ranching. The presence of Horse Ranch Rd serves as the primary artery through this territory, connecting remote holdings across the township lines of T20N and T19N. The topography is characterized by significant coulees, including Burnshed Coulee and Burnt Timber Coulee, which provide essential shelter and drainage in an otherwise open terrain.

Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by the winding paths of Dry Armells Cr and Murphy Coulee. These features, along with Cottonwood Cr and its S Fork Cottonwood Cr, illustrate the seasonal hydrography that dictates land use in this part of the state. The map provides a detailed view of the sectional divisions and elevation changes that define the modern boundaries of these historic grazing lands.