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2020 Map of Indian Arrow

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Indian Arrow sits in a high-relief landscape of the northern plains, characterized by a complex network of drainage basins and deep coulees. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, where named features like Burnt Coulee and Custer Coulee carve through the Yellowstone County earth. The drainage pattern is particularly intricate, with Indian Cr and its tributaries such as Three Wolf Cr and Broken Leg Cr flowing through the southern and western portions of the quadrangle. In the central and northern sections, Girl Cr and Arrow Cr follow the contours of the land, illustrating the natural watercourses that have shaped this region's geography.

Transportation through this varied topography is facilitated by a grid of rural roads that often follow the natural paths of least resistance. Significant routes include Indian Creek Rd, Squaw Creek Rd, and Stark Rd, which provide access across the township lines of T1N, T2N, and T1S. This 2020 record captures the enduring rural character of the area, where land use remains closely tied to the rugged physical environment of the Montana landscape.