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2017 Map of Leroy

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Leroy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Missouri River carves a deep valley through this Montana landscape, marking the southern border of Blaine County where it meets Fergus County. The topography is defined by a series of high ridges and benches, including Pendell Ridge and Barnard Ridge, which overlook the river's winding course. Navigational challenges for early river travelers are noted at Lone Pine Rapids and Castle Bluffs Rapids, while the flat floodplains of Box Elder Bottom and Greasewood Bottom offer a sharp contrast to the surrounding high ground.

Settlement is sparse in this portion of the northern plains, concentrated at the namesake community of Leroy near the northern boundary. The presence of McGarry Bar along the river and various ranch roads like Cattle Drive Lane and Ervin Ridge Road speak to the region's agricultural and grazing history. Other notable landmarks such as Chimney Bend and Coal Ridge provide essential navigation points across the broken terrain.