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2020 Map of Intake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts a wide path through this landscape in Dawson County, creating a riparian corridor defined by landmarks like Joes Island and the mouth of Thirteenmile Cr. The settlement of Intake serves as a focal point near the riverbank, where the Main Canal begins its course to support local agriculture. The surrounding terrain is heavily dissected by numerous drainage features, including Black Tail Coulee, Elm Coulee, and Wards Coulee, which illustrate the complex erosional patterns typical of this Montana region.

Local history is anchored by the Grand View Cem, situated on higher ground overlooking the valley. The map documents an extensive network of rural routes, such as RD 549 and RD 547, that connect isolated ranching and farming tracts. Further north, the confluence of smaller streams like War Dance Cr and Linden Cr highlights the intricate hydrology that has shaped the area's development and land use since early settlement.