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2024 Map of Kramer Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Blazier Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this segment of Garfield County, where the high plains of Eastern Montana are carved by an intricate network of coulees and seasonal drainages. The landscape is defined by its water management history, evidenced by a series of named catchments such as Birkrem Reservoir, Ten Reservoir, and Fourteen Reservoir. These water features, alongside Tom Birkrem Coulee and Leich Coulee, illustrate the vital role of local topography in supporting the region's ranching economy.

Natural water sources including Lemon Spring, Acorn Spring, and Yoakum Spring suggest early points of interest for land use and settlement. The drainage patterns of Little Dry Creek and Little Porcupine Creek crisscross the township and range boundaries, connected by local routes like Ingomar Rd and W Little Dry Rd. This survey provides a modern accounting of these geographic features, preserving the specific family names and landmarks that ground the history of this sparsely populated ranchland.