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2017 Map of Hill Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hill Ranch sits at the center of this rangeland landscape in Garfield County, defined by a complex network of drainage basins and named coulees. The terrain is deeply etched by watercourses like Sage Hen Cr and Dog Cr, which flow through the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The land is characterized by numerous named topographic depressions including Youderian Coulee, Melnick Coulee, and Shaw Coulee, reflecting the erosional patterns of the Montana plains.

Evidence of local navigation and land use is visible through secondary routes such as E Dome Rd, Stage Rd, and Hill Rd, which connect the isolated ranching outposts. Notable landmarks like the uniquely named Dutch Oven highlight the local nomenclature of the region. This survey provides a modern view of traditional ranching boundaries and the enduring natural features of the Garfield County backcountry.