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2014 Map of Fish Dam

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Fish Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ayers Ranch Colony sits at the heart of this Fergus County landscape, positioned where Us-87 traverses the drainage of N Fork McDonald Cr. This 2014 survey reveals a region defined by its watercourses and ranching infrastructure, with numerous creeks including Alkali Cr, Chippewa Cr, and Fords Cr cutting through the terrain. The presence of the namesake Fish Dam landmark reflects the essential role of water management in this high plains environment.

A network of rural roads provides access to the interior, including Upper Chippewa Rd and McCartney Rd. The map also details local tracks such as Ruuton Rd and Munger Ln, illustrating the sparse but deliberate connectivity between ranching outposts. This documentation serves as a precise record of early 21st-century land use in a Montana county where topography and drainage basins dictate the placement of every homestead and roadway.