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2020 Map of Heitz School

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Heitz School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Heitz School (historical) marks a quiet corner of eastern Montana where the landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of the Redwater River and Timber Cr. Situated along the border of McCone and Prairie Counties, this area reveals a network of intermittent streams and coulees, including Chalk Butte Cr, Slinker Cr, and Hay Cr. The terrain is punctuated by the prominence of Chalk Butte, which serves as a significant landmark in this section of the High Plains.

Rural infrastructure is focused on ranching and transport, with Combs Ranch appearing as a primary settlement point. Travel across this sprawling topography relies on the intersections of Chalk Butte Rd, Big Sheep Mountain Rd, and Hughes Rd. This survey documents the branching headwaters of the Middle Fork Timber Cr, E Br Timber Cr, and S Fork Timber Cr, illustrating the vital water resources that have historically shaped land use in this semi-arid region.