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2024 Map of Locate

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Locate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Powder River carves a central path through this section of Custer County, Montana, serving as the primary drainage for a network of seasonal coulees and perennial streams. The landscape is defined by the erosion patterns of several major tributaries, including Locate Creek, Wolf Creek, and Smith Creek. These waterways dictate the local geography, with significant drainages like Fortyfour Creek and Cox Creek cutting through the breaks that flank the river valley.

Transportation in this ranching region is facilitated by routes like Mizpah Rd and Co Rd 253, which trace the higher ground between the river and its many smaller feeders such as Short Creek and Meyers Creek. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System grid across multiple townships, illustrating how historical property boundaries were established relative to the winding course of the river and the complex terrain of the North Fork Smith Creek.