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2017 Map of Hammond SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lanning Ranch Airport serves as a lone marker of modern activity within this sparsely populated expanse of Carter County. The landscape is defined by the dendritic drainage patterns of numerous local waterways, including Deadman Cr and several branches of Willow Creek, such as Middle Fork Willow Cr and S Fork Willow Cr. These seasonal or intermittent streams have carved distinct topographic features like Torgerson Draw into the terrain.

Local navigation and ranch access are provided by a handful of established routes, notably Lannings Rd, Larsons Rd, and Ridge Rd. This survey reflects the enduring character of eastern Montana ranch land, where settlement is light and the economy is tied to the movement of livestock and water across the prairie. The map provides a clear look at the township and range divisions, such as t8s r56e, which organize this vast territory.