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2024 Map of Kelly Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Yellowstone River flows along the southern edge of this map, anchoring a complex network of agricultural irrigation and natural drainage near the boundary of Park and Sweet Grass counties. The landscape is dominated by the Kelly Hills and the convergence of several major watercourses, including the East Fork Duck Creek and West Fork Duck Creek. This modern survey illustrates the enduring importance of water management in the region, featuring the Hunters Hot Springs Canal and the Prather Mayborn-Westfall Ditch, which redirect flow across the river valley.

Local transportation history is visible in the route of N Yellowstone Trail Rd, a name that recalls the early twentieth-century highway system. The terrain transitions from the high ridges of the hills down to the fertile river bottom, where smaller tributaries like Hunters Creek and Fryer Creek meet the primary waterway. The map provides a detailed view of the modern rural infrastructure, including Duck Creek Rd and N River Rd, which service the ranchlands and watersheds of this Montana valley.