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2017 Map of Forks Ranch

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Forks Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hanging Woman Cr meanders through the heart of this Big Horn County landscape, carving a primary drainage route through a complex series of ridges and draws. The eponymous Forks Ranch is situated in the southern portion of the map at the junction of Hanging Woman Rd and Padlock Ranch Rd. This area is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, punctuated by high points such as Hellers Peak and Hampton Butte, which rise above the surrounding drainages.

A network of named draws, including John Reavis Draw, Deadman Draw, and Fricker Draw, illustrate the intricate erosional patterns of the Montana high plains. Historical land use and ranching access are evidenced by primitive routes like 76 Lower Rd and the presence of cattle-country landmarks like Old Flat Top. This 2017 survey documents the enduring pastoral character of the region, where seasonal water sources like Waddle Cr and Corral Cr have long dictated the placement of homesteads and grazing boundaries.