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2024 Map of Hodsdon Flats

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Hodsdon Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Hodsdon Flats and the surrounding high plains of Powder River County are defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and springs within the eastern reaches of the Custer National Forest. This modern survey illustrates the rugged breaks and coulees where water sources like Corner Spring and Harner Spring remain critical landmarks. The landscape is marked by prominent high points such as Gardner Butte and Bailey Hill, which overlook a series of winding draws including Schwind Draw and Deadman Draw.

Evidence of early ranching and rural settlement is preserved in labels for local infrastructure, such as Sonnette Rd and the Twin Pine Cem to the north. Water management is central to the area's geography, with the Callaway Reservoir and Turtle Reservoir situated among the folds of Fire Gulch and Turtle Draw. The map meticulously tracks the forks of Cache Creek and Fire Creek, tracing the intricate terrain that characterizes this corner of Montana.