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2014 Map of McClure Reservoir

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of McClure Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

McClure Reservoir and the high points of McClure Butte anchor this corner of the Montana badlands, where the drainage systems of the Yellowstone River basin define the landscape. The intricate network of seasonal waterways including Crooked Creek and Hunter Creek illustrates the importance of water management in this arid region, evidenced by the presence of Silvertip Reservoir and Hunter Creek Reservoir.

Surface water is further marked by named water sources like Bootlegger Spring and Johnson Spring, vital landmarks for land navigation. The map also traces the boundary between Custer and Prairie counties, providing a clear view of the legal divisions in this sparsely populated area. The lone named thoroughfare, the Calypso Trail, cuts across the terrain near Lost Boy Creek, reflecting the traditional routes used to traverse the breaks and drainages north of the river.