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2011 Map of Hysham

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The town of Hysham serves as a central hub in this Treasure County landscape, situated where the high plains meet the intricate channels of the Yellowstone River. The area’s agricultural and ranching foundations are evident in the complex irrigation and water management systems, including the Box Elder Ditch and several livestock-focused impoundments like the Froze-to-Death Land Company Number 1 Dam and Grierson Number 1 Dam. These features illustrate the vital role of water rights in this arid Montana environment.

Moving away from the river, the terrain is defined by a series of named coulees—including Antelope Coulee, Miller Coulee, and Wales Coulee—which provide natural drainage toward the river valley. Local landmarks such as the Hysham Vol Fire Dept and Hysham Post Office mark the core of the settlement, while the Memorial Vale Cemetery on the outskirts offers a point of interest for genealogists tracing the legacy of early families who worked the land near Sarpy Junction.