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2024 Map of McCloud

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The prairie landscape of eastern Montana is defined here by a network of seasonal watercourses and local ranch roads. The settlement of McCloud sits near the junction of Bowgun Rd and Cherry Creek Rd, serving as a focal point for the surrounding cattle country. This area is characterized by dramatic breaks and topographic shifts, most notably at Bowgun Butte and Smith Coulee, which rise above the drainages of North Fork Cherry Creek and Plenty Creek.

Water management is central to life in this arid region, evidenced by the Homestead Reservoir in the north. The map traces the winding paths of Cherry Creek and Cedar Creek, showing how the land is divided into townships and ranges like t14n r49e. For those researching local land use or family history in Prairie County, the detailed infrastructure of access roads and named geographic landmarks provides a clear record of modern range management.