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2011 Map of Hays

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hays
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hays and the nearby community of Pine Grove serve as the primary human settlements in this Montana landscape, where the foothills meet the rising elevations of the Little Rocky Mountains. The map highlights a significant cultural and genealogical record through its well-marked burial sites, including Saint Pauls Mission Cemetery, Hays Cemetery, and McConnell Cemetery. These locations, along with the Fort Belknap Vol Fire Dept Hays, reflect the community infrastructure centered around the intersection of Gros Ventre Ave and Hays School Rd.

The physical geography is defined by deep cuts and high ridges, notably Mission Canyon and Bradley Canyon, which channel water toward Little Peoples Creek and Running Crane Creek. To the south, the terrain climbs toward Eagle Child Mountain and Indian Peak, while the southeastern corner reveals signs of recreation and industry at Montana Gulch near the Landusky Cemetery. This 2011 survey captures the area's mix of mission history and the persistent natural features of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation.