2014 Map of Marsh SW

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts through the northwest corner of this landscape, defining a rugged boundary in a region of high plains and dissected plateaus. Steep escarpments like Barrs Bluffs overlook the river valley, while the expansive Fallon Flat represents the characteristic level benchlands of eastern Montana. The map documents the rural infrastructure of Prairie Co and Dawson Co, where historic access points like Dewalt School Rd and Marsh Rd trace the path of early homesteading and ranching efforts. A network of seasonal drainages, including Bad Route Cr, Spring Cr, and Ash Cr, carves the terrain into a complex system of ridges and coulees. These watercourses and their associated roads, such as Spring Creek Rd and Cabin Creek Rd, highlight how the natural topography dictated the development of local transport and land use.