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2011 Map of Kinsey NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Harris Creek and its many seasonal tributaries carve through this section of eastern Montana, illustrating the complex drainage patterns typical of the region's semi-arid landscape. The geography is defined by a network of small-scale water management features, including the Gumbo Number 3 Dam, Gumbo Number 4 Dam, and two structures named for the Haughian family: Haughian Number 5 Dam and Haughian Number 10 Dam. These features suggest a reliance on collected runoff for ranching and agricultural operations in an area where permanent water is scarce.

The terrain is further marked by Caprock Coulee, which cuts through the central portion of the quadrangle. Other notable drainages include Custer Creek in the north and the headwaters of Saugus Creek and Cabin Creek to the east. The absence of major settlements highlights the rural, open character of this part of Custer County, where the landscape is primarily organized around the management of seasonal water flow.