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2017 Map of Hay Basin North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Bull Mountains rise in the northeastern portion of this quadrangle, defining a landscape of high ridges and deep drainage basins at the boundary of Musselshell Co and Yellowstone County. The terrain is deeply incised by the waters of Dean Cr, the E Fork Dean Cr, and Fulcher Cr, which carve through the high plains. In the southern portion of the map, the eponymous Hay Basin represents a significant topographical depression, providing a natural catchment for local runoff.

A network of rural routes, including Dailey Rd, Sandbak Rd, and Schoolhouse Rd, follows the section lines and natural contours of the basin, indicating the long-standing agricultural and ranching patterns of this region. The naming of roads like Coyote Creek Rd and Windmill Rd points to the essential infrastructure required for life in these high, dry Montana highlands, while Dome House Ln suggests more recent idiosyncratic additions to the local landscape.