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2015 Map of Ladner SE

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Ladner SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

North Cave Hills and South Cave Hills define the high ground of this landscape within the Custer National Forest. The map documents a rugged drainage network where ephemeral streams like Middle Creek and Bull Creek carve through the sedimentary layers of the northern plains. This area is punctuated by named springs and canyons that provided vital water sources for early ranching operations, such as Alice Spring and the Travers Spring series.

Landmarks like Castle Rock and Nelson Butte serve as prominent navigational aids across the open range. The presence of Dry Creek Reservoir and numerous named draws like Sawmill Canyon and Icebox Canyon suggests a long history of land use centered on water management and timber. Transportation is limited to a sparse grid of rural routes including Griffin Road and South Cave Hills Road, reflecting the low density of this ranching country.