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2011 Map of Little Finger Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bighorn Lake dominates the northwest corner of this Carbon County landscape, where the reservoir meets the dramatic entry of Little Bull Elk Canyon. The terrain is defined by a series of high ridges and deep drainage systems that have likely dictated movement through this part of Montana for generations. Prominent landmarks such as Little Finger Ridge and Middle Ridge flank the eastern portions of the map, overlooking the winding paths of Little Bull Elk Creek and Big Bull Elk Creek.

For those interested in the natural hydrology and land use of the region, the placement of isolated water sources like Black Tail Spring and Whiskey Coulee Spring provides significant insight into the locations of seasonal livestock range or historical camping spots. The deep incision of Whiskey Coulee and the presence of Black Tail Creek further illustrate the complex erosional patterns typical of the area’s geology.