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2017 Map of Hanson Flat

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fort Peck Lake and the winding Missouri River dominate this Central Montana landscape, marking the convergence of Fergus, Phillips, and Petroleum counties. The area is characterized by significant river bottomlands such as Miller Bottoms and Hutton Bottoms, which are hemmed in by a series of deep drainages including Carroll Coulee and Fisher Coulee. These geographical features illustrate the complex hydrology and erosion patterns typical of the region surrounding the Missouri River Breaks.

Historical movement through this often-challenging terrain is preserved in several named pathways, most notably the Old Musselshell Trl and the Wilder Trl. The high ground of Hanson Flat provides a stark contrast to the low-lying wetlands and creek beds like Sevenmile Cr. This map documents a remote section of the state where traditional overland trails and modern county boundaries meet the expansive waters of the Missouri River system.