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2011 Map of Heath

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Heath sits at the northeastern edge of this central Montana landscape, where the prairie begins its transition into more complex drainage systems. The area is defined by the convergence of significant waterways, most notably the Middle Fork Big Spring Creek and East Fork Big Spring Creek, which carve through the terrain to form the Middle Fork Canyon. These riparian corridors are central to the local geography, providing natural landmarks for the surrounding rural road network.

Evidence of water management is visible at Hanson Creek Dam and East Fork Dam, reflecting the importance of irrigation and water control in this Fergus County region. Local infrastructure is anchored by the Heath Rural Fire Dist, while the network of gravel and ranch roads, such as Alaska Bench Rd and Castle Creek Rd, trace the paths between established water sources like Marcott Creek and Buffalo Creek.