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2017 Map of Locate

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Powder River meanders through the heart of this Custer County landscape, defining the character of the settlement at Locate. This isolated outpost serves as a critical crossing point, where the Powder River Bridge and Locate Creek Bridge facilitate movement across the river's extensive floodplain and its many tributaries. The area is marked by a complex network of drainage systems, including Wolf Cr, Deep Cr, and Smith Cr, which carve through the surrounding terrain.

Transportation in this ranching country is tied to historical routes such as Mizpah Rd and Rd 403, which connect the scattered homesteads and pastures. To the north and south, the map details the rugged draws of Snow Cr and Meyers Cr, illustrating the topographical challenges of eastern Montana. The map provides a precise look at the township and range lines, such as t8n r51e and t8n r52e, essential for researchers tracing land patents and family history in this corner of the state.