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2011 Map of Locate

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Powder River meanders northward through this eastern Montana landscape, forming a wide alluvial valley defined by its intricate drainage network. The settlement of Locate sits at the intersection of local routes, serving as a focal point for the surrounding ranching and agricultural operations. Water management is a primary feature of the terrain, evidenced by several family-named earthen works such as the Griffin Number 2 Dam, Odegard Number 2 Dam, and multiple Bixler-named reservoirs.

Infrastructure is concentrated along the east-west corridor where the Powder River Bridge and Locate Creek Bridge facilitate movement across the challenging breaks. The map details a complex system of seasonal coulees and creeks, including Deep Creek, Locate Creek, and Cox Creek, which carve into the upland plains. The presence of Mispah Rd and other local tracks provides insight into the connectivity of Custer County's rural reaches during the early 21st century.