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2011 Map of Loco Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Piper sits at the northern edge of this Fergus County landscape, where the open range of central Montana meets a complex network of drainage basins. The area's topography is defined by prominent rises like Loco Ridge and Lyons Butte, which overlook a series of winding watercourses including South Fork McDonald Creek and Duncan Creek. This 2011 survey captures the rural infrastructure of the region, anchored by the Great Divide Cemetery near the northern boundary.

A network of local routes, such as Piper Rd and Alaska Bench Rd, provides access across the shifting elevations of Gyp Basin. The drainage patterns of Tyler Creek and its tributary, West Fork Tyler Creek, illustrate the natural erosion of the benchlands. For those interested in the geographic layout of Fergus County, this map records the persistent ranching and transit corridors that have shaped the territory for generations.