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2020 Map of Kirkendal Flat

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Kirkendal Flat sits at the heart of this Petroleum County landscape, where the terrain is defined by a complex network of coulees and seasonal watercourses. The map details a high prairie environment etched by deep drainages such as Gibbs Coulee and Gordon Coulee, which feed into larger systems like Dovetail Cr. This topography illustrates the classic drainage patterns of the Montana plains, where narrow ridges like Dunn Ridge separate the broad, dry flats from the creek beds below.

Local navigation across this remote section is marked by primitive routes and trails, including Dunn Ridge St and the designated 79 Trl. The survey traces the winding paths of Drag Cr in the north and Blood Cr in the south, offering a clear view of the hydrological features that dictated land use and movement in this part of the state. It is a precise look at the land's contours, essential for understanding the geographic isolation and natural boundaries of this region.