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2020 Map of Greycliff

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts a wide path through this portion of Sweet Grass County, serving as the primary geographic anchor for the settlement of Greycliff. The landscape is defined by an intricate system of water management and irrigation, including the Pioneer Ditch, Hawks Ditch, and Harrison Ditch, which redirect water from the river and Sweet Grass Creek to support the local valley floor. These human-made waterways run parallel to the natural drainage of several prominent gulches that descend from the higher elevations.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the transition of local infrastructure through labels like Old Schoolhouse Gulch and New Schoolhouse Gulch, which point to the historical centers of community life. Transportation routes follow the river's path, most notably Old US Hwy 10 and the crossing at Greycliff Bridge. Named family landmarks such as Norman Gulch and Barney Gulch provide specific points of interest for those researching the land use and heritage of this Montana region.