2024 Map of Loco Ridge

About this map

Great Divide Cem stands as a quiet landmark in the northern reaches of this Fergus County landscape, situated just north of the settlement at Piper. The terrain is defined by the prominent uplift of Loco Ridge, which bisects the quadrangle and influences the local drainage patterns. To the north, the South Fork McDonald Creek and Duncan Creek carve through the foothills, while the southern portion of the map is dominated by the broad expanse of Gyp Basin and the headwaters of Tyler Creek. The presence of Lyons Butte in the southeast corner provides a distinct vertical marker against the surrounding basin. This area reflects a classic Montana ranching landscape where secondary roads like Alaska Bench Rd and Tyler Creek Rd follow the natural contours of the drainages and ridges to connect isolated settlements and landholdings.