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2020 Map of Loaf of Bread Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Loaf of Bread Butte rises as the primary landmark in this expanse of the eastern Montana high plains within Custer County. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages and creek beds that carve through the local topography, including Johnson Cr in the northwest and Fivemile Cr further south. These waterways, while intermittent, dictate the movement of land use and the original paths of the region's range roads.

The drainage patterns are particularly complex around the various forks of Second Cr, such as the N Fork Second Cr and S Fork Second Cr, which reveal the deep erosion typical of the Missouri Plateau. Other minor watercourses like First Cr, Timothy Cr, and M S Cr further illustrate the watershed's reach across the township and range boundaries that organize this section of the state. This survey provides a clear view of the land before significant modern development, showing the natural features that have guided ranchers and surveyors for generations.