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2015 Map of Gaff Creek

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Gaff Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Little Missouri River meanders across this northern high plains landscape, crossing the state line where Montana and Wyoming meet. This 2015 survey of the borderlands between Carter County and Crook County reveals a terrain defined by drainage patterns and cattle country infrastructure. The presence of the H L Reservoir and various named draws like Sawmill Draw and Scoggin Draw indicate the vital importance of water management in this arid ranching environment.

Surface transportation is dictated by the geography, with Little Missouri Rd and Government Canyon Rd providing access through the breaks and coulees. Notable landmarks such as Government Canyon and the winding course of Holben Cr serve as essential reference points in a region of vast open sections and few permanent settlements. The map documents the persistent rural character of the Great Plains, where long-established family ranching names are often preserved in labels like Schlosser Rd and Lobban Rd.