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2017 Map of McCloud

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

McCloud sits as a central point of reference in this Montana landscape, where the high plains terrain is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages and coulees. The local topography is punctuated by prominent landmarks such as Bowgun Butte and Smith Coulee, which provide essential orientation in the open rangeland. Water management for livestock is evident at the Homestead Reservoir in the north, a vital resource in this semi-arid environment.

Transportation through these prairie townships relies on a system of specialized routes including Bowgun Rd, Cherry Creek Rd, and various unpaved access roads that follow the natural contours of the land. The drainage patterns of Plenty Cr and Cherry Cr illustrate how the watershed moves toward larger river systems, shaping the grazing patterns and land use of the surrounding Montana acreage during the early 21st century.